Infuriatus

Infuriatus is a neologism that appears in modern Latin-inspired writing, fan-made lexicons, and fantasy or game contexts to denote an extreme state of anger or a personified force of rage. It is not a standard term in classical Latin, where terms such as furor, furibundus, or furens are more typical.

Etymology and meaning

Infuriatus is typically construed as a past-participle-like adjective derived from the semantic field of fury or rage, suggesting something that has been made furious or is characterized by intense anger. In many uses, the word serves more as a stylistic or thematic label than as a strict linguistic category.

Usage in fiction and games

In literary and gaming contexts, infuriatus may function as the name of a demon, a deity, or a conceptual aspect that embodies rage. It can also describe a state that characters enter to gain heightened strength, aggression, or combat-focused abilities. In role-playing environments, infuriatus can appear as a mechanic or descriptor for a rage-driven condition, influencing choices, actions, or power levels.

Non-fiction and metaphorical use

Outside fiction, infuriatus is sometimes employed metaphorically to discuss extreme anger or as a decorative or rhetorical device. Because it is not an established term in psychology, linguistics, or philosophy, its interpretation relies heavily on the source material and authors’ intent.

See also

Furor, ira, furibundus.

References

Because infuriatus is a coined or context-specific term, references vary by work and there is no single authoritative definition.