Definition of the word furiously

The word "furiously" has its roots in the Old English word "furie", which meant "rage" or "wrath". This word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*furiz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "Wut", meaning "rage" or "fury". The Proto-Germanic word is thought to be imitative of a frenzied or berserk-like behavior. The spelling of the word "furiously" changed over time, with the addition of the suffix "-ously" in the 14th century to form the adverbial form. The word has been used in English since the 14th century, and its meaning has remained largely unchanged, describing intense or violent action or behavior with passion or anger. Today, "furiously" is used to describe something that is done or acted with great intensity or ferocity.