Word Comparison
Angry
vsFurious
/ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/·/ˈfjʊə.ɹɪəs/
Similarity
23%
Quite different — distinct meanings
📖 Definitions
Angry
adjectiveDisplaying or feeling anger.
Also: (said about a wound or a rash) Inflamed and painful.
Furious
adjectiveFeeling great anger; raging; violent.
Also: Rushing with impetuosity; moving with violence.
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🤝 Words They Share
These synonyms apply to both “angry” and “furious” — the overlap that makes them similar.
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