What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
angrier
Example
She was getting angrier by the minute as she waited for her friend to arrive. [angrier: comparative adjective]
Example
He spoke in an angry tone, but it was clear he was getting angrier. [angrier: comparative adverb]
furious
Example
She was furious when she found out her car had been towed. [furious: adjective]
Example
He slammed the door in a furious rage. [furious: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Angry is more commonly used than furious in everyday language. Angry is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while furious is reserved for the most extreme cases of anger.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between angrier and furious?
While angry is typically associated with a casual and informal tone, furious is more formal and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
