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Definition of angry - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
emotionfeeling strong displeasure or rage
- She was angry after the argument.
2.
woundUK inflamed and causing painUK
- The cut looked angry and swollen.
3.
natureRare dark and threatening in appearanceRare
- The angry sky warned of a storm.
Expressions with angry
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extremely angry to the point of absurdity
He was angry enough to chew nails after the meeting.
very mad or strongly annoyed
When he saw the mess, he was angry as a hornet.
stereotype of white men feeling threatened by social changes
The character in the movie was portrayed as an angry white male.
very angry or upset, like a wet hen
She was angry as a wet hen when she found out the truth.
extremely angry and furious
He was angry enough to chew iron after the meeting.
walking style used to show or let out anger, frustration
After the argument, he went for an angry walk around the block.
stereotype of white men feeling threatened by social changes
The article discussed the rise of the angry white man in politics.
young man who is angry at society
The novel's protagonist is an angry young man who rebels against societal norms.
very angry or upset, like a wet hen
She was angry as a soaked hen after the argument.
Origin of angry
Old Norse, angr (grief)
Terms with angry included in their meaning
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quarrel
have an angry disagreement or quarrel
emotion
question asking if someone feels angry or upset with you
emotion
very angry
emotion
extremely angry or agitated
emotion
angry or annoyed
emotional pardon
stop feeling angry towards someone for a mistake
emotion
very agitated or angry
anger
tendency to become angry easily
emotion
very angry or furious
angry mood
persisting angry mood
behavior
stay calm and not get angry
anger
become calmer after being angry
emotion
pause to calm down when angry or upset
anger
make someone very angry or annoyed
let go anger
stop being angry and fully forgive someone for a wrong
emotion
become angry or annoyed with someone
angry look
look fixedly and angrily at someone
emotion
angry or fierce stare
animal sound
make a low, guttural sound when angry
anger
become suddenly very angry
anger
get angry easily or quickly in situations
anger
be prone to getting angry easily
personality
tendency to get angry quickly or easily
sudden anger
become angry or upset suddenly
Examples of angry in a sentence
The customer was angry about the poor service. The angry wound needed immediate attention. Her ankle was angry and red after the fall. The angry clouds loomed over the horizon. An angry sea crashed against the cliffs.
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- French:en colère, enflammé, ...
- German:wütend, entzündet, ...
- Italian:arrabbiato, infiammato, ...
- Spanish:enojado, irritado, ...
- Portuguese:zangado, raivoso, ...
- Chinese:愤怒的, 红肿的, ...
- Japanese:怒って, 炎症を起こした, ...
- Arabic:غَاضِب, مُتَوَرِّم, ...
- Hebrew:כּוֹעֵס, מֻדְלָק, ...
- Russian:злой, воспалённый, ...
- Ukrainian:злий, роздратований, ...
- Hindi:नाराज़, सूजा हुआ, ...
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