furiously

furiously — adverb

1. in a way that shows very strong anger, especially when reacting to something or

1.副詞B2
釋義

in a way that shows very strong anger, especially when reacting to something or expressing disagreement

例句

Hyun slammed the phone down furiously after the call ended.

furiously + slam (angry physical action)

The passengers complained furiously when their flight was cancelled without notice.

同義詞
  • angrily

    the more common, neutral term for expressing anger

  • hotly

    suggests heated emotion, often in arguments or debates

  • vehemently

    more formal; suggests passionate, forceful expression of anger

反義詞
  • calmly

    without anger or strong emotion

  • peacefully

    in a quiet, non-confrontational way

文法句型

verb + furiously

furiously + verb

用法筆記

Frequently paired with verbs of speaking (shout, yell), physical reaction (slam, shake, glare), or complaint (protest, argue). Expresses a stronger intensity than 'angrily'.

常見錯誤

❌She was furiously when she heard the news.
✅She was furious when she heard the news.
💡'Furiously' is an adverb; use the adjective 'furious' after linking verbs like 'be'.

2. using all your energy, speed, or strength to do something as quickly or complete

2.副詞B2
釋義

using all your energy, speed, or strength to do something as quickly or completely as possible

例句

Rafael typed furiously to finish the report before the deadline.

furiously + type (hurried mental effort)

The firefighters worked furiously to stop the blaze from spreading to nearby homes.

furiously + work to-infinitive (urgent team effort)

同義詞
  • energetically

    neutral term for putting in effort; less intense than 'furiously'

  • vigorously

    suggests strength and healthy effort

  • frantically

    adds a sense of panic or desperation

  • intensely

    focuses on concentration rather than speed

反義詞
  • lazily

    without effort or energy

  • slowly

    at a low speed; opposite of the urgency in 'furiously'

文法句型

verb + furiously

furiously + verb

用法筆記

Common with verbs of physical effort (scrub, pedal, dig, row), mental work (type, search, calculate), and urgent team actions (work, fight, race). Often implies urgency or great determination, not just speed.

常見錯誤

❌She scrubbed the pan more furiously than yesterday.
✅She scrubbed the pan harder than yesterday.
💡'Furiously' already implies extreme effort; 'more furiously' can sound unnatural. Use 'harder' or 'with more energy' instead.