NSW Selective & Scholarship
Irate
adjective/eye-RATE/
Extremely angry.
In contextCoach was irate when half the team turned up late for the final.
Remember it
Irate hides 'ire', an old word for anger — an irate person is full of fiery ire.
Use it well
Use for very strong anger, well beyond just 'annoyed' or 'cross'.