wroth

adjective

ˈrȯth

also ˈrōth

Synonyms of wroth next

: intensely angry : highly incensed : wrathful

Examples of wroth in a Sentence

I've been waxing wroth all afternoon!

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English wrāth; akin to Old High German reid twisted, Old English wrīthan to writhe

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wroth was before the 12th century

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wroth

adjective

ˈrȯth

also ˈrōth

: filled with wrath : angry

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