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Definition angry in British English

angry adjective

adjective
/ˈæŋɡri/
1

very annoyed

Example

He is very angry about the way he's been treated.

Example

Patients are angry at the increase in charges for medicines.

Example

Are you angry with me?

Example

I was left feeling angry and bitter.

Example

Some of the parents looked extremely angry.

Example

There's no point in getting angry.

Example

His attitude makes me really angry.

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1.1

used about people's behaviour

Example

The speech provoked an angry response from teachers and community leaders.

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2

an angry wound (=cut in your skin) is very red and painful

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3

an angry sky or sea is dark because there is a storm or there is going to be a storm

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Definition angry in British English