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

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 notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something that makes people furious, not just mildly irritated.

Common pairings

absolutely infuriating find something infuriating

Word forms

more infuriating comparative, most infuriating superlative

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Etymology

From "infuriate" + "-ing."

Rhymes for infuriating

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Frequently asked questions

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.