angry

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an·gry | \ ˈaŋ-grē

angrier; angriest

Definition of angry

1 : feeling or showing anger an angry crowd

2a : 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

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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.

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