Spell Bee Word: furious

Basic Details

Word: Furious

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Very angry; feeling or showing strong displeasure.

Synonyms: Enraged, infuriated, irate

Antonyms: Calm, peaceful, happy

Idioms and Phrases

1. Furious with rage: Extremely angry about something. Example: "He was furious with rage when he discovered his toy was broken."
2. Fit to be tied: Very angry or annoyed. Example: "She was fit to be tied after losing her favourite book."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The dog was furious when a stranger entered its yard, barking loudly.

Example 2: When I forgot his birthday, he was so furious that he didn't talk to me for a week.

Example 3: The teacher became furious when she saw the messy classroom after recess.

Fun Fact

The word "furious" comes from the Latin word "furiosus," which means "mad" or "enraged." It is also related to the word "fury," which represents intense anger or violence.

Famous Quote

"Anger is a short madness." - Horace

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "furious" mean?

a) Very happy
b) Very angry
c) Very tired
d) Very hungry

Answer: b) Very angry

2. Which of these is a synonym of "furious"?

a) Calm
b) Irate
c) Happy
d) Relaxed

Answer: b) Irate

3. Which sentence uses "furious" correctly?

a) She was furious when she received a present.
b) He felt furious in the sunny weather.
c) The furious girl stormed out of the room.
d) The curious cat followed the mouse.

Answer: c) The furious girl stormed out of the room.

4. Which idiom means extremely angry?

a) Fit to be tied
b) In hot water
c) As easy as pie
d) In the same boat

Answer: a) Fit to be tied

5. What is the opposite of "furious"?

a) Happy
b) Angry
c) Furious
d) Excited

Answer: a) Happy