angry

[ ang-gree ]

adjective

, an·gri·er, an·gri·est.

1. feeling or showing anger or strong resentment (usually followed by at, with, or about ): to be angry about the snub.

   to be angry at the dean;

   to be angry about the snub.

   Synonyms: irritated, mad, furious, irate

   Antonyms: calm

2. expressing, caused by, or characterized by anger; wrathful:

   angry words.

3. Chiefly New England and Midland U.S. inflamed, as a sore; exhibiting inflammation.
4. (of an object or phenomenon) exhibiting a characteristic or creating a mood associated with anger or danger, as by color, sound, force, etc.: the boom of angry guns.

   an angry sea;

   the boom of angry guns.

angry

/ ˈæŋɡrɪ /

adjective

1. feeling or expressing annoyance, animosity, or resentment; enraged
2. suggestive of anger

   angry clouds

3. severely inflamed

   an angry sore

Usage

It was formerly considered incorrect to talk about being angry at a person, but this use is now acceptable

Derived Forms

• ˈangrily, adverb

Other Words From

• angri·ly adverb
• angri·ness noun
• half-angry adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of angry¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; anger + -y ¹( def )

Related Words

• annoyed
• bitter
• enraged
• exasperated
• furious
• heated
• impassioned
• indignant
• irate
• irritable
• irritated
• mad
• offended
• outraged
• resentful
• sullen
• uptight