What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
furious
Example
She was furious when she found out that her car had been stolen. [furious: adjective]
Example
He stormed out of the room, furious at the way he had been treated. [furious: adjective]
incensed
Example
The community was incensed by the government's decision to cut funding for education. [incensed: adjective]
Example
She was incensed by the way she had been treated and demanded an apology. [incensed: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Furious is more common in everyday language than incensed, but both words are used to express intense emotional reactions.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between furious and incensed?
Incensed has a slightly more formal or literary connotation than furious, but both words can be used in formal or informal contexts depending on the situation.
