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UK [ˈæŋɡrɪ] / US adjective
Word forms "angry":
adjective angry comparative angrier superlative angriest
Metaphor:
Being angry is like being hot or on fire. She burned with indignation. ♦ He has a fiery temper. ♦ Jack was a hot-tempered young man. ♦ Their parents were having a heated argument/debate about where to go. ♦ They were having a blazing/flaming row. ♦ She often flares up over nothing. ♦ It made my blood boil. ♦ I lost my cool. ♦ Alison was getting very hot under the collar. Losing your temper is like an explosion. When she told him, he nearly exploded. ♦ He blew up at her. ♦ Steve couldn't contain his anger any longer. ♦ It was an explosive situation. ♦ I'm sorry I blew my top. ♦ There was another angry outburst from Chris. ♦ Alex was bursting with anger. ♦ She'll blow a fuse/a gasket if she finds out. ♦ Bob went ballistic when he saw what they had done. ♦ A major row erupted at the meeting. ➡ criticize, love
1)
a) very annoyed
angry about/at/over:

He is very angry about the way he's been treated.

Patients are angry at the increase in charges for medicines.

angry with:

Are you angry with me?

feel angry:

I was left feeling angry and bitter.

look/sound angry:

Some of the parents looked extremely angry.

get/become angry:

There's no point in getting angry.

make someone angry:

His attitude makes me really angry.

b) used about people's behaviour

The speech provoked an angry response from teachers and community leaders.

2) an angry wound (= cut in your skin) is very red and painful
3) literary an angry sky or sea is dark because there is a storm or there is going to be a storm

Derived word:
angrily
UK / US adverb

English dictionary. 2014.

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