furiously

adverb

In a violent, strenuous way: fiercely, frantically, frenziedly, hard, strenuously. See strong/weak.

IN BRIEF: In a very angry, fast or wild manner.

When they realized that the waterfall was just ahead, the rowers paddled furiously upstream.

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The adverb has 3 meanings:

Meaning #1: (of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
  Derived from adjective: furious (meaning #3)

Meaning #2: in a manner marked by extreme or violent energy
  Derived from adjective: furious (meaning #1)

Meaning #3: in an impassioned or very angry manner
  Derived from adjective: furious (meaning #2)

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