furiously

English

Etymology

furious +‎ -ly

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈfjʊə̯ɹi.ə̯sli/
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Adverb

furiously

  1. In a furious manner; angrily.
    He glared furiously at the offender.
  2. Quickly; frantically; with great effort or speed.
    He tried furiously to get it to work before the deadline.
  3. Intensely, as with embarrassment.
    • 2004, Clara Mille, Under The Southern Cross, page 86:
      Craig, who at twenty was taller than his father, blushed furiously as he practically threw two small boxes on the table in front of the twins. “Happy birthday”, he managed.

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