Enraged

/ɪnˈreɪdʒd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
to provoke outrage or anger.
His insensitive comments enraged the audience.
to make (someone) very angry.
The constant delays enraged the customers.
adjective
extremely angry; furious.
She was enraged by the unfair treatment she received.
intensely passionate or vehement.
The enraged crowd demanded justice after the incident.

Etymology

From the word 'rage' with the prefix 'en-' added, indicating 'to make rage'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

driven to distraction
Extremely annoyed or enraged.
at the end of one's rope
Reached a point of great frustration or anger.
seeing red
Experiencing a fit of anger.

Related Words

rage
Intense and uncontrolled anger.
fury
Wild or violent anger.

Slang Meanings

pissed off
He was really pissed off when he found out.
hot under the collar
She got hot under the collar when her idea was dismissed.