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an·gry

angry

 
 
pronunciation:
aeng gri
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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
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
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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derivation: angrily (adv.)
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feeling angry