furor meaning

UK US /ˈfjʊrɔr/ 2 syllables

furor (noun): an interest followed with exaggerated zeal.

furor has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

furor as a noun

  1. an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
    • he always follows the latest fads
    • it was all the rage that season

    Synonyms: fad, craze, furore, cult, rage

    Type of: fashion

  2. a sudden outburst (as of protest)

    Synonyms: furore

    Type of: disturbance

    Kinds: brouhaha

How to pronounce furor

furor is pronounced /ˈfjʊrɔr/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 8 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with FU · words ending in OR · 5-letter words

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