NYT Dictionary

FURY

/ˈfjʊɹ.i/
NounFU-ryfu-ry · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020

Meaning

Extreme anger.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English furie, from Old French furie, from Latin furia (“rage”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

apoplexyireragemadnesscrazedeliriumfrenzyhysteriaferocityfierceness

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2020.

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