furore
UK[fjʊˈrɔːri]US[ˈfjʊrɔːr]
n
a sudden excited or angry reaction by a lot of people
n
a state of intense excitement or ecstasy
Etymology
the english word 'furore' was borrowed in the late 18th century directly from italian, where 'furore' means "fury, rage, or frenzy." the italian term itself descends from the latin 'furor,' meaning "rage, madness, or passion," which is derived from the verb 'furere,' "to rage, to be mad." this latin root is also the source of the english word 'fury.' while 'fury' entered english via old french, 'furore' took a more direct route, retaining its italianate spelling and connoting a specific kind of widespread public excitement or uproar, thus preserving a more direct link to its classical roots of intense, passionate emotion.
Analysis
this word is a direct loanword from italian, where it means "fury, rage, frenzy." it is not productively segmented using english morphemes.
Examples
the artist's controversial exhibit caused a furore in the local press.
the new tax proposal created a political furore.
the novel was published to great furore and critical acclaim.