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angry Synonyms

Another word for angry

Choosing another word for angry depends on context, so the 29 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility toward someone or something.

Usage Example

"The commuters grew mad after the train was delayed for a third hour without explanation."

Strongest
mad
irate
furious
Strong
enraged
infuriated
incensed
indignant
livid
outraged
cross

• 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 stormy black clouds gathered on the horizon."

Strongest
stormy
tempestuous
turbulent
Strong
threatening
menacing
raging
ominous
lowering
wild
blustery

• 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 inflamed red scratch on his forearm."

Strongest
inflamed
Strong
swollen
irritated
sore
raw
red
festering
tender
infected

Opposites of angry

The opposite of angry shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

calm
pleased
clear
healed
fair
content
tranquil
happy
See all opposites of angry

• Nearby Words

angostura
angrily
angriness
angry
angst
angsty
anguid

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Angry. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/angry
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