irate
Translation
irate, furious, enraged
Examples
He was irate when he discovered the mistake.
He was irate when he discovered the mistake.
She wrote an irate letter to the council.
She wrote an irate letter to the council.
Grammar Patterns
irate ((with/at sb./sth.)) feeling or characterized by great anger He was irate with his colleague.
Similar Words
Synonyms: angry, furious, enraged; Antonyms: calm, pleased
Etymology
From Latin 'iratus' (angry), past participle of 'irasci' (to be angry), from 'ira' (anger).
Memory Tips
Think of 'ire', which means anger. 'Irate' is the state of having ire.