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 of angry

• 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

They’re soon sent off to fight, and in angry pique Ben too leaves home, fast landing in the company of Patriot colonist forces led by Scotsman Major Ambrose (Iain Glen). — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

As the days until payment is due tick grimly by, Irwin and Hester grow increasingly fretful and angry, and their widening divisions wrench the family apart, to intimately catastrophic effect. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026

On Tuesday, voters angry about high prices, war and reports of administration corruption handed Democrats a sweeping victory with control of the House and Senate. — Thomas Kahn, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

This new political reality partially made possible by voters angry over data centers coincides with investors’ long-running concerns about the AI buildout being unsustainable. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026

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