ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary Builder›Words›I›irate
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irate
extremely angry
Synonyms
- furious
- livid
- enraged
Antonyms
- calm
- pleased
irate in a sentence
The irate customer demanded a refund after waiting nearly an hour in line.
When the concert was canceled minutes before showtime, dozens of irate fans crowded the box office demanding refunds.
Where it comes from
From Latin iratus 'angry'
Memory hook
IRATE contains 'IRE' — an old word for anger.