furor
Plural: furors
Noun
- 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 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 (“I rage, I am out of my mind”).
Scrabble Score: 8
furor is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL wordfuror is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
furor is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 9
furor is a valid Words With Friends word