angry
angry
an·gry
/ˈæŋgri/ adj , an·gri·er, -est [also more ~; most ~]
1 a : filled with anger : having a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed
I've never seen her look so angry.
An angry crowd gathered outside the courthouse.
I was angry that he had forgotten my birthday.
What made you so angry?
He got/grew/became angry when he found out about their plans.
— often + at or with
He was angry at/with her for staying out so late.
I was angry at/with him for forgetting my birthday.
— often + about or over
She's still angry about/over the way she's been treated.
Students are angry about/over the increase in tuition.
What is she so angry [=(US) mad] about?
1 b : showing anger
He sent an angry letter to the company president.
They had an argument and exchanged some angry words.
She gave me an angry look.
2 literary : seeming to show anger : threatening or menacing
The sea/sky grew angry. [=dark and stormy]
angry clouds
3 : very red and painful
an angry rash/sore/scratch
an·gri·ly /ˈæŋgrəli/ adv
He slammed the door angrily.
She glared at us angrily.
