enraged
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Filled with or characterized by intense anger; extremely angry: The word "enraged" describes a state of being very, very angry, often to the point of losing control or acting violently. It implies a fury that is visible and powerful.
Usage
"Enraged" is used to describe a person, animal, or sometimes a group that is experiencing extreme anger. It is a stronger word than "angry" or "upset" and suggests a fury that is overwhelming and often reactive to a specific event or insult.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The enraged customer demanded to speak to the manager.
- She was enraged by the unfair accusation.
- The enraged mob began throwing stones.
Advanced Usage
- "to be enraged at/by/over something": This structure is commonly used to specify the cause of the extreme anger.
- He was enraged at the betrayal.
- The community was enraged by the court's decision.
- She was enraged over the constant delays.
Variants and Related Words
- Enrage (verb): To make someone extremely angry.
- His comments enraged the entire audience.
- Rage (noun/verb): (n) Violent, uncontrollable anger. (v) To feel or express violent anger.
- He was filled with rage. (noun)
- He raged against the injustice. (verb)
Synonyms
- Furious: Very angry, often with a sense of wild or violent energy.
- Infuriated: Made extremely angry.
- Irate: Characterized by great anger.
- Incensed: Very angry, often with a sense of righteous indignation.
- Livid: Furiously angry (can also mean pale or discolored, so context is key).
Antonyms
- Calm: Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
- Pleased: Feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction.
- Placated: Soothed or calmed, especially after being angry.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To see red: To become very angry suddenly.
- When he heard the news, he just saw red. (This idiom conveys a similar intensity to being enraged.)
- In a towering rage: In a state of extreme anger.
- She left the meeting in a towering rage.
Adjective
- marked by extreme anger
- the enraged bull attached
- furious about the accident
- a furious scowl
- infuriated onlookers charged the police who were beating the boy
- could not control the maddened crowd