angry

adjective

an·​gry ˈaŋ-grē 

angrier; angriest

1

: feeling or showing anger

an angry crowd

2

a

: indicative of or proceeding from anger

angry words

b

: seeming to show anger or to threaten in an angry manner

an angry sky

3

: painfully inflamed

an angry rash

angrily

ˈaŋ-grə-lē 

adverb

angriness

ˈaŋ-grē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• enraged
• indignant
• outraged
• infuriated
• angered
• mad
• furious
• ballistic
• infuriate

Examples of angry in a Sentence

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 angry when he found out about their plans.

He sent an angry letter to the company president.

They had an argument and exchanged some angry words.

She gave me an angry look.

Recent Examples on the Web

By the end of the game, Annabelle and Morgan were angry and frustrated with each other and their friendship was strained. —Kaleb Demerew, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025

Where were the angry statements and visible frustrations from the defense? —Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025

Just by her being, there’s already a man that’s angry about her existence. —Ellise Shafer, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025

Native Americans, angry at the invasion, threatened violence. —Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, "ill-tempered, resentful, incensed, vexing," from anger, angre "distress, affliction, hostile attitude, strong displeasure" + -y -y entry 1 — more at anger entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing angry

• angry young man

Kids Definition

angry

adjective

an·​gry ˈaŋ-grē 

angrier; angriest

1

a

: feeling or showing anger

b

: threatening as if in anger

an angry sky

2

: painfully inflamed

an angry rash

angrily

-grə-lē 

adverb

angriness

-grē-nəs 

noun