Furor

Pronunciation: /fjʊərɔːr/

Definitions of furor

noun intense and often frenzied or chaotic state of excitement or anger

Example Sentences

A1 The children caused a furor when they found out there was no more ice cream.

A2 The controversial decision by the government caused a furor among the citizens.

B1 The new fashion trend created a furor in the industry.

B2 The artist's latest exhibition caused a furor among art critics and enthusiasts.

C1 The political scandal caused a furor in the media and led to widespread protests.

C2 The company's unethical practices sparked a furor among investors and stakeholders.

Grammatical Forms of furor

• past tense: furored
• plural: furores
• comparative: more furor
• superlative: most furor
• present tense: furores
• future tense: will furor
• perfect tense: have furored
• continuous tense: is furored
• singular: furor
• positive degree: furor
• infinitive: to furor
• gerund: furored
• participle: furored

Origin and Evolution of furor

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'furor' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'fūror' meaning madness or frenzy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'furor' has evolved to also represent intense enthusiasm or excitement, in addition to its original meaning of madness or frenzy.