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furiously

/ˈfjʊə̯ɹi.ə̯sli/

Meanings
  • adverb

    Expressing or done with intense and often violent energy or emotion.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈfjʊə̯ɹi.ə̯sli/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with furiously
curiouser , luridly , turpently
Variants
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furious , furiously
Etymology
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From old French furie, from Latin furor, 'madness, frenzy'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'furiously' was used in the title of a 1984 novel by Dean Koontz called 'Furgery'.

  2. The word 'furiously' is sometimes used to describe the speed at which a computer processor operates, particularly in older computing terminology.


Related Concepts
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  1. passion: Furiously is related to the concept of passion, as both terms describe intense emotions or feelings.

  2. anger: Furiously is also related to the concept of anger, as it often describes actions or expressions done with intense anger.


Culture
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In literature, 'furiously' is often used to describe intense emotions or actions. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', Cassius says, 'Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world Like a Colossus, and we petty men Walk under his huge legs and peep about To find ourselves dishonorable graves.' (Act I, Scene II).

How to Memorize "furiously"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person or animal in a state of intense anger or excitement, with their body contorted and their eyes bulging. Imagine the energy and intensity radiating from their body.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'furiously' with the image of a raging bull or a volcano erupting. Think of the intense energy and power that is released in these situations.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Furiously is like a Frenzied Uriah Heep'. The alliteration and rhyme can help you remember the meaning of the word.


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