adj
irate
eye-RAYT
adj
1
Extremely angry, especially in a way that's directed at someone or something specific.
"The irate customer demanded to speak to a manager."
"He left an irate voicemail after his flight got cancelled."
How to Use Irate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFurious — properly, visibly angry, usually with someone.
Common mistake
Irate is stronger and more pointed than "annoyed" — reserve it for real anger, not mild irritation.
Common pairings
irate customer
irate email
become irate
Word Forms
more irate comparative, irater comparative, most irate superlative, iratest superlative
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Etymology
From Latin īrātus ("angered"), from īra ("anger, wrath").