Definition

A strong and often sudden feeling of excitement, anger, or uproar among a group of people.

Example

The announcement of the new policy caused a furor among the citizens.

Conversation

Did you hear about the furor over that new restaurant opening downtown?

Yeah, everyone seems to be talking about it!

I wonder if the hype is really worth it, though.

I guess we’ll find out when we finally go check it out!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Furor originates from Latin 'furor' (meaning rage or madness). The word describes a state of intense anger or frenzy.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person in a state of 'rage' — that's what 'furor' means, capturing the essence of intense emotional upheaval.

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