irate
Say it: eye-RAYT /aɪˈreɪt/ · adjective
What “irate” means
Very angry.
Example: “An irate customer demanded to speak to the manager.”
When to use it
Use it for someone visibly very angry, often about bad service or a problem. It is common in reports.
Memory trick
Latin ira means anger: irate is a strong word for being angry.
Similar words
furious, enraged, incensed
Where it comes from
From Latin ira, "anger."
Quick check
A passenger discovers their paid seat was given away and angrily demands an immediate explanation. How would you describe them?
vexed or irate?
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irate
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