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- pronunciation:
- aeng
gri
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
angrier, angriest |
definition 1: |
feeling or showing anger (often fol. by "at," "with," or "about").
She's still angry at him after the trick he played.His parents were angry with him for not calling or writing.Are you still angry about what happened last night?We were angry that no one had told us about her illness.She was angry to see him out with his buddies when he'd told her he was sick.
- synonyms:
- furious, indignant, irascible, irate, livid, mad, sore, wrathful
- antonyms:
- forbearing, forgiving, mild
- similar words:
- bad-tempered, bitter, choleric, cranky, cross, hot, ill, peevish, petulant, quick-tempered, short-tempered, surly, testy, touchy
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definition 2: |
as if exhibiting anger, as a storm.
The angry sea tossed the ship.- synonyms:
- furious, savage
- antonyms:
- mild
- similar words:
- black, tempestuous, turbulent, violent, wild
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definition 3: |
having inflammation, as a skin sore or rash.
That angry sore seemed as if it would never heal.- synonyms:
- inflamed
- similar words:
- feverish, hot, pyretic, virulent
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related words: |
bilious, burning, furious, jaundiced, moody, savage, spiteful, sullen, warm |
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derivation: |
angrily (adv.) |
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feeling angry |
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bitter, black, cross, fiery, furious, hot, hot under the collar, indignant, irate, livid, mad, sore, sullen |
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