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apoplectic

adjective

ˌa-pə-ˈplek-tik How to pronounce apoplectic (audio)
Definition of apoplecticnext
as in angry
feeling or showing anger the coach was so apoplectic when the player missed the free throw that he threw his clipboard onto the court

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Recent Examples of apoplectic The mood in Black communities was apoplectic. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026 There is Knight's smarmy (and later apoplectic) Smails, of course, pitted against wisecracking new-money interloper Al Czervik (Rodney Dangerfield). — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026 The Duchess shrugged it off, but William was reportedly apoplectic. — Christopher Andersen, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026 For example, some of the New York Mets writers were apoplectic when the Rockies swept the Mets in Queens over the weekend. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for apoplectic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apoplectic
  1. angry
  2. indignant
  3. enraged
  4. outraged
  5. furious
  6. angered
  7. mad
  8. ballistic
Adjective
  • Seemingly intentionally, the film leaves some details unresolved — where’s Jo’s absentee father, and exactly what made Manang so bitterly angry?
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Often clad in leather or a simple singlet, revealing his arms-length collection of tattoos, Angry Anderson always looked hard as nails and as angry as his nickname.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of angry
Adjective
  • The same people who were indignant over Hunter Biden have turned a blind eye to the conflicts of interest rife in this administration.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Online, fans and critics alike left indignant comments on Becky’s social media — dressing her down for presenting as an empowered woman, while welcoming back a penitent Lletget.
    — Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of indignant
Adjective
  • Imagine the ripe smell of swamp-wet dogs, the acrid stench of overheated, enraged bear, the slippery warm blood of pack members already lost; the simply insufferable noise and confusion in that dank little hole.
    — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
  • As a consequence, Nadia’s enraged sponsors send her packing back to Europe.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of enraged
Adjective
  • The price hike, which followed an end to the team’s 53-year championship drought, outraged fans.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • When Staffieri was finally alerted by the non-profit PeerK12 organization in late August 2025 to what had happened three months prior, she was appropriately outraged that proper procedures were not followed.
    — Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of outraged
Adjective
  • According to the docuseries, Donna was furious after the relocation request was denied.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • As the videos fly by, Alex’s phone suddenly displays a furious message from her boss.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of furious
Adjective
  • Police said the two male juveniles became angered when the other three would not take them to buy marijuana.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Soon, the faces of the angered New York City citizens around her soften.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Definition of angered
Adjective
  • When the Farmer destroys the flock’s beloved pumpkin patch, Shaun turns mad scientist to fix the problem, only for events to spiral out of control as a wild beast roams the woods of Mossingham.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The show, which stars Jessica Chastain as an investigator who infiltrates online hate groups to prevent incidents of mad violence.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of mad
Adjective
  • The attack involved ballistic and cruise missiles as well as drones and decoys.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Like Michael Myers at the end of Halloween, Amisha survived her various ballistic injuries culminating in a multistory fall to the ground.
    — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of ballistic

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“Apoplectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apoplectic. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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