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an·noy

Pronounced:

/əˈnoɪ/

Function:

verb

Inflected forms:

an·noys; an·noyed; an·noy·ing

Meaning:

[+ obj] : to cause (someone) to feel slightly angry ▪ Her constant chatter annoyed [=irritated] all of us. ▪ I was annoyed [=upset, bothered] by his question.

—annoyed adjective [more annoyed; most annoyed] ▪ She is annoyed at/with me. ▪ She looked at him with a very annoyed expression. ▪ He was annoyed (to realize) that he had forgotten his wallet.

—annoying adjective [more annoying; most annoying] ▪ He has several annoying [=irritating] habits. ▪ That noise is very annoying.

—an·noy·ing·ly adverb ▪ She can be annoyingly sweet.

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