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an·gry Listen to audio/ˈæŋgri/ adjective
an·gri·er; an·gri·est
[also more angry; most angry] 1 a : filled with anger : having a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed
I've never seen her look so angry. An angry crowd gathered outside the courthouse. I was angry that he had forgotten my birthday. What made you so angry? He got/grew/became angry when he found out about their plans.often + at or with He was angry at/with her for staying out so late. I was angry at/with him for forgetting my birthday.often + about or over She's still angry about/over the way she's been treated. Students are angry about/over the increase in tuition. What is she so angry [=(US) mad] about?
b : showing anger
He sent an angry letter to the company president. They had an argument and exchanged some angry words. She gave me an angry look.
2 literary : seeming to show anger : threatening or menacing
The sea/sky grew angry. [=dark and stormy] angry clouds
3 : very red and painful
an angry rash/sore/scratch
— an·gri·ly Listen to audio /ˈæŋgrəli/ adverb
He slammed the door angrily. She glared at us angrily.

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