Definition of FUROR

furor

Plural: furors

Noun

  • An outburst of public excitement, controversy, or indignation.
  • an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
  • a sudden outburst (as of protest)
  • A general uproar or commotion.
  • Violent anger or frenzy.
  • A state of intense excitement.

Examples

  • The illegal word he played caused a furor among the Words With Friends players.
  • The story of the princess's affair caused a furor among journalists.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English furour, from Middle French fureur, from Old French furor, from Latin furor, from furō (“To rage, to be out of one's mind”).

Synonyms

craze, cult, fad, furore, rage

Scrabble Score: 8

furor: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
furor: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
furor: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

furor: valid Words With Friends Word