furor

CEFRC1

/ˈfjʊəɹɔː/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A strong public reaction of anger or excitement.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A state of intense excitement.

Examples

  • That seemingly benign request ignited a furor in Congress over presidential powers and states’ rights.

  • The controversial policy caused a major public furor.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈfjuˌɹoɹ/
  • /ˈfjʊɹˌoɹ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Violent anger or frenzy.

  2. A general uproar or commotion.

More examples

In context

  • The story of the princess's affair caused a furor among journalists.

  • The verdict of not guilty created a true furor in the courtroom.

  • This action created a furor in the broader medical community. It was considered undoctorly, unprofessional, illegal, and an infringement on the right to practice.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English furour, from Middle French fureur, from Old French furor, from Latin furor, from furō (“To rage, to be out of one's mind”).