Fu"ri*ous (?), a. [L. furiosus,
fr. furia rage, fury: cf. F. furieux. See Fury.]
1. Transported with passion or fury; raging;
violent; as, a furious animal.
2. Rushing with impetuosity; moving with
violence; as, a furious stream; a furious wind or
storm.
Syn. -- Impetuous; vehement; boisterous; fierce; turbulent;
tumultuous; angry; mad; frantic; frenzied.
-- Fu"ri*ous*ly, adv. --
Fu"ri*ous*ness, n.