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irate Antonyms
Opposite of irate
Pinning down the opposite of irate requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Feeling or characterized by great anger; furious or incensed.
Usage Example
"The airline representative remained calm while dealing with an calm passenger whose flight had been canceled."
Strongest
calm
placid
serene
Strong
tranquil
composed
good-humored
pleased
content
Similar words to irate
Words similar to irate shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
incensed
furious
enraged
infuriated
livid
angry
wrathful
ireful
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Irate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/irate