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- [ahy-reyt, ahy-reyt]
- /aɪˈreɪt, ˈaɪ reɪt/
- /aɪˈreɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahy-reyt, ahy-reyt]
- /aɪˈreɪt, ˈaɪ reɪt/
Definitions of irate word
- adjective irate angry; enraged: an irate customer. 1
- adjective irate arising from or characterized by anger: an irate letter to the editor. 1
- noun irate Feeling or characterized by great anger. 1
- adjective irate person: angry 1
- adjective irate showing anger 1
- adjective irate If someone is irate, they are very angry about something. 0
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Origin of irate
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < Latin īrātus past participle of īrāscī to be angry, get angry; see irascible, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Irate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
irate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for irate
adj irate
- infuriated — to make furious; enrage.
- livid — having a discolored, bluish appearance caused by a bruise, congestion of blood vessels, strangulation, etc., as the face, flesh, hands, or nails.
- incensed — an aromatic gum or other substance producing a sweet odor when burned, used in religious ceremonies, to enhance a mood, etc.
- furious — full of fury, violent passion, or rage; extremely angry; enraged: He was furious about the accident.
- indignant — feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base: indignant remarks; an indignant expression on his face.
adjective irate
- angry — When you are angry, you feel strong dislike or impatience about something.
- enraged — Very angry; furious.
- exasperated — Simple past tense and past participle of exasperate.
Antonyms for irate
adj irate
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
- pleased — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
- happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
adjective irate
- ate — Ate is the past tense of eat.
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