Irate
/ˈaɪreɪt/
Definitions
Feeling or characterized by great anger.
/ˈaɪreɪt/
Feeling or showing great anger.
The irate driver honked his horn impatiently.
💡 Simply: Think of a time you were super, super mad – like, your face turned red and you wanted to stomp your feet. That's irate! For example, if you ordered a pizza and it showed up cold, you might be irate.
👶 For kids: When you're super, super angry!
More Examples
She became irate when she saw the damage to her car.
The irate fans booed the referee's decision.
How It's Used
"The irate customer demanded to speak to the manager."
"Irate protesters gathered outside the embassy."
From Latin *īrātus*, past participle of *īrāscī* 'to be angry', from *īra* 'anger'.
Used since the late 16th century, primarily in formal and literary contexts to describe intense anger.
Memory tip
Imagine a pirate, but instead of treasure, he's seeking someone to yell at.