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furibondo

/furiˈbondo/adjectiveC2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 6,629

Meaning

furious, enraged

  • extremely angry; filled with blind rage
  • violent or tumultuous (of a fight, storm, or dispute)

In a sentence

Era furibondo perché nessuno lo aveva avvisato dell'annullamento del treno.

He was furious because nobody had warned him about the train cancellation.

I due vicini hanno iniziato una lite furibonda in cortile.

The two neighbors started a furious argument in the courtyard.

Non essere furibondo per un errore così insignificante.

Don't be enraged over such an insignificant mistake.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
furibondomasculine · singular
furibondafeminine · singular
furibondimasculine · plural
furibondefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Stronger than 'arrabbiato'; implies uncontrollable fury or tempestuous anger.
  • Can modify people as well as arguments, battles, or storms.

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