Meaning
fury, violence
- frenzy
- excitement
In a sentence
Ha risposto con furore e ha sbattuto la porta.
He answered furiously and slammed the door.
Perché tutto questo furore per una piccola critica?
Why all this fury over a small criticism?
La nuova serie sta facendo furore tra i ragazzi.
The new series is a big hit among young people.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| furore | masculine · singular |
| furori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use fare furore for something very successful or trendy; it often means "to be a hit," not anger or aggression.
- For personal anger, rabbia or ira are usually more natural; furore sounds stronger, literary, or tied to public excitement.
- In modern speech, furore is common in journalism and promotion: ha suscitato furore, sta facendo furore.