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

Relatives of a family of four killed in a car crash in San Francisco are angry and disappointed by the sentence handed down to the driver on Friday afternoon. —Da Lin, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026

An angry deity hurled a firebrand at the swallow, singeing away its middle tail feathers. —Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026

Jacobs, at least in the movie, never gets riled or angry or stressed. —Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026

Leaders in the United Arab Emirates, which has been bearing the brunt of Iranian attacks, are angry at how things have unfolded. —Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 20 Mar. 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