Furibund

/ˈfjʊrɪbʌnd/ adjective

Definition

Extremely angry, raging, or furious; in a state of wild fury or passion.

Etymology

From Latin 'furibundus' (raging, maddened), from 'furere' (to rage) + suffix '-bundus' (full of). This archaic English term is rarely used in modern speech.

Kelly Says

This word captures an intensity that 'angry' can't touch—it means you're so furious you're practically frothing at the mouth. Shakespeare never used it, but if he'd known the word, he would have given it to Lear.

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