furor — a sudden outburst of anger or excitement among a group of people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sudden outburst of anger or excitement among a group of people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfjʊrɔr/
Example Sentences
- The celebrity's controversial tweet caused a furor on social media.
- When mom found out I ate her chocolate cake, it created a furor in our kitchen.
- The referee's wrong decision led to a furor among the fans.
furor
NOUN[/ˈfjʊrɔr/]
a sudden outburst of anger or excitement among a group of people
The singer's surprise appearance caused a furor among the waiting fans.
Through the furor, the juror stands purer.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin furor, meaning 'rage, madness, or frenzy.' The term was used in ancient Rome to describe states of extreme anger or intense excitement, and has been preserved in English with its original sense intact.
Breakdown
furor is a Latin root noun meaning 'rage' or 'madness,' derived from furere (to rage or be mad). The word entered English unchanged, retaining its Latin form and meaning.
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📝Examples
“The celebrity's controversial tweet caused a furor on social media.”
“When mom found out I ate her chocolate cake, it created a furor in our kitchen.”
“The referee's wrong decision led to a furor among the fans.”
“My cat caused a furor when it knocked over the fishbowl during the dinner party.”
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