Meaning & Definition of word "Angry"
Angry
/ˈæŋɡri/
adjective:
- 1. Feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
- Example: She was angry when she found out someone had taken her lunch.
- 2. Having a strong desire to punish or harm someone.
- Example: He was angry enough to confront the bully.
- 3. Indicating or characterized by rage or hostility.
- Example: The angry shout from across the room caught everyone's attention.
Etymology
●Middle English 'angri', from Old Norse 'angr' meaning 'grief or sorrow'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
angry as a hornet:
extremely angry
get angry:
to become angry
angry outburst:
a sudden release of anger
Related Words
anger:
a strong feeling of annoyance or hostility
annoyed:
slightly angry
rage:
violent and uncontrolled anger
Slang Meanings of angry
Meaning: pissed off
● Example Sentence: I was really pissed off when I found out about the changes.
Meaning: steamed
● Example Sentence: He was steamed after hearing the news.
Meaning: bent out of shape
● Example Sentence: She's bent out of shape over that comment.