adjective
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incensed with anger; furious
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marked by extreme anger
an irate letter
Other Word Forms
- irately adverb
- irateness noun
- nonirate adjective
- nonirately adverb
Etymology
Origin of irate
First recorded in 1830–40; from Latin īrātus, past participle of īrāscī “to be angry, get angry”; irascible, -ate 1
Example Sentences
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Mr. Scorsese, who was also married, became positively irate about Ms. Minnelli’s faithlessness.
Still, many Kalshi traders were irate that a seemingly simple question on the prediction market could be undone by the fine print.
From Barron's
Still, many Kalshi traders were irate that a seemingly simple question on the prediction market could be undone by the fine print.
From Barron's
Sources have suggested Spurs were close to ending Frank's reign after that defeat, which was attended by members of the Lewis family - Vivienne Lewis was confronted by an irate fan after the match.
From BBC
One irate supporter even made his way towards the back of the dugout in the closing stages to urge head coach Eddie Howe to "sort it out" before loud boos rang out at full-time.
From BBC
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