adj
infuriating
ihn-FYOOR-ree-ay-tihng
Infuriating (adj) means Extremely annoying; making someone very angry. Example: “It's infuriating when the website crashes right before you save your work.”
adj
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Extremely annoying; making someone very angry.
"It's infuriating when the website crashes right before you save your work."
"His smug tone was absolutely infuriating."
How to use infuriating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that makes people furious, not just mildly irritated.
Common pairings
absolutely infuriating
find something infuriating
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more infuriating
- Superlative
- most infuriating
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Etymology
From "infuriate" + "-ing."
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What does “infuriating” mean?
The word “infuriating” means extremely annoying; making someone very angry. In plain terms, describes something that makes people furious, not just mildly irritated.
How do you pronounce “infuriating”?
“Infuriating” is pronounced ihn-FYOOR-ree-ay-tihng (/ɪnˈfjʊərieɪtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “infuriating” in a sentence?
Here is “infuriating” used in a sentence: “It's infuriating when the website crashes right before you save your work.”
What part of speech is “infuriating”?
“Infuriating” is an adjective.
