Spell Bee Word: furious

Basic Details

Word: Furious

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Very angry or full of rage.

Synonyms: Enraged, irate, livid

Antonyms: Calm, peaceful, happy

Idioms and Phrases

1. Furious with rage: To be extremely angry. Example: "He was furiously angry with his friend for not showing up to the party."
2. As mad as a hornet: To be very angry. Example: "She was as mad as a hornet when she found out someone had taken her lunch."

Usage Examples

Example 1: After losing the game, he was furious and couldn't understand how they had made so many mistakes.

Example 2: The teacher was furious when she discovered that someone had drawn on her desk.

Example 3: When her brother broke her favourite toy, she became furious and shouted at him.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "furious" comes from the Latin word "furiosus," which means "rage" or "madness"? The word has been used in English since the 14th century!

Famous Quote

"A man in a state of rage is a man without reasoning." - Seneca

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "furious" mean?

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

Answer: c) Very angry

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

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

Answer: b) Enraged

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "furious"?

a) Livid
b) Calm
c) Irate
d) Furious

Answer: b) Calm

4. Which sentence uses "furious" correctly?

a) She was furious about winning the prize.
b) He felt furious when he lost his favourite book.
c) The cat was furious in the sunny spot.
d) They were furious to have a picnic.

Answer: b) He felt furious when he lost his favourite book.

5. Which idiom means to be very angry?

a) As mad as a hornet
b) As cool as a cucumber
c) A piece of cake
d) Let the cat out of the bag

Answer: a) As mad as a hornet