What does IRATE mean?

Irate Parts of Speech

Irate is an adjective.

Definitions

• Feeling or characterized by great anger; enraged (source: Lexico)

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈaɪreɪt/
• UK: /ʌɪˈreɪt/

Origin and Usage

Irate comes from the Latin word "iratus," meaning "angry." It has been used in English since the mid-19th century. Irate is commonly used to describe someone who is extremely angry or furious.

Synonyms

• Angry
• Enraged
• Furious
• Incensed
• Mad

Related Words

• Angry
• Madly
• Fury
• Riled
• Upset

Example Sentences

1. The customer was irate when he found out his order was incorrect.
2. She became irate when she saw the damage to her car.
3. He was irate with his boss for not giving him a raise.