What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
angry
Example
She was angry when she found out her flight was delayed. [angry: adjective]
Example
He spoke angrily about the injustice he had experienced. [angrily: adverb]
furious
Example
She was furious when she discovered her car had been stolen. [furious: adjective]
Example
He stormed out of the room, his face red with fury. [fury: 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 less common and reserved for more extreme situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between angry and furious?
Both angry and furious can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but furious may be perceived as more informal due to its intensity and negative connotation.
