erbost
Translation
enraged, furious, incensed
Examples
Er war erbost über die Ungerechtigkeit.
He was enraged about the injustice.
Sie antwortete mit erboster Stimme.
She answered in an enraged voice.
Grammar Patterns
to be erbost ((about sth.)) to be enraged about something He was erbost about the injustice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: furious, enraged, incensed; Antonyms: pleased, calm.
Etymology
Past participle of `erbosen`, from `böse` (angry, evil). The prefix `er-` often indicates a change of state.
Memory Tips
See the word `böse` (angry/evil) inside `erbost`. It signifies a heightened state of anger.