Definition of angry

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an·gry    (nggr) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:
an·gri·er, an·gri·est

1. Feeling or showing anger; incensed or enraged: angry at a rude neighbor; angry with a salesclerk.
2. Indicative of or resulting from anger: an angry silence.
3. Having a menacing aspect; threatening: angry clouds on the horizon.
4. Chiefly New England & Midland U.S. Inflamed and painful: an angry sore.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English angri, from anger, anger ; see anger

OTHER FORMS:
angri·ly(Adverb), angri·ness(Noun)

SYNONYMS:
angry, furious, indignant, irate, ireful, mad, wrathful

These adjectives mean feeling or showing marked displeasure: an angry retort; a furious scowl; an indignant denial; irate protesters; ireful words; mad at a friend; a wrathful act.