Synonyms for

Angrily

Verb / ˈæŋgrʌli: / Another word for angrily — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a way that shows anger or annoyance

Synonyms & similar words

fiercely furiously indignantly irate madly outraged passionately resentfully seething stormily testily unhappily vexedly violently wildly wrathfully wrathily

Synonyms by register

Formal

irately furiously indignantly wrathfully

Informal

madly hotly like hell like crazy

Literary

irefully enragedly fuming

Antonyms

calmly gently pleasantly happily peacefully mildly

Common collocations

  • shouted angrily
  • spoke angrily
  • replied angrily
  • responded angrily
  • looked angrily
  • stomped angrily
  • glared angrily

Word family

noun anger
verb anger
adjective angry

Usage note

Angrily describes an action done with strong displeasure or hostility. It is a common adverb used to modify verbs.

Example sentences

  1. He stomped angrily out of the room.
  2. She glared angrily at the person who cut in front of her in line.
  3. The coach yelled angrily at the players for their poor performance.
  4. He slammed the door angrily and left the house.
  5. She furrowed her brow angrily in frustration.

Quotes

  • 'Speak when you are angry – and you will make the best speech you'll ever regret.' - Laurence J. Peter
  • 'Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.' - Mahatma Gandhi
  • 'We should meet abuse by forbearance. Human nature is so constituted that if we take absolutely no notice of anger or abuse, the person indulging in it will soon weary of it and stop.' - Mahatma Gandhi

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