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angry Antonyms
Opposite of angry
Because the opposite of angry shifts with each meaning, the 20 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility toward someone or something.
Usage Example
"The commuters grew calm after the train was delayed for a third hour without explanation."
Strongest
calm
pleased
content
Strong
happy
good-humored
placid
serene
satisfied
tranquil
delighted
• adjective (Context 2)
Having a dark, turbulent, or threatening appearance, especially of the sky, sea, or weather.
Usage Example
"The fishermen hurried back to the harbor as calm black clouds gathered on the horizon."
Strongest
calm
clear
fair
Strong
serene
tranquil
placid
peaceful
halcyon
mild
balmy
• adjective (Context 3)
Red, swollen, and inflamed in appearance or sensation, as of a wound, rash, or sore.
Usage Example
"The nurse applied an antiseptic ointment to the healed red scratch on his forearm."
Strongest
healed
Strong
soothed
healthy
unblemished
Similar words to angry
Words similar to angry shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
inflamed
mad
stormy
tempestuous
irate
furious
turbulent
threatening
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Angry. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/angry