Furylike
/ˈfjʊə.raɪk/noun
Resembling or characteristic of fury, especially in violence or intensity.
Did you know?Fury ultimately comes from Latin furere, “to rage or be mad,” and was associated with the Furies, mythical spirits who pursued those guilty of blood crimes.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Latin
Latin
furere
“To rage, be mad, or rave”
Classical Latin
Latin
furor
“Rage, madness, frenzy, or violent passion”
12th Century
Old French
furie
“Fury, rage; also a furious or violent force”
Old English
Old English
gelīc
“Like, similar, or having the same form”
Middle English
English
like
“Similar to or resembling”
Modern English
English
furylike
“Resembling fury; intensely violent or enraged”