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angrier

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈæŋɡɹiɝ// UK //ˈæŋɡɹɪɐ// an·gri·er
Definition

adj. feeling more angry than before or than someone else. It is the form of 'angry' you use when comparing two things.

adj. the comparative form of 'angry', indicating a greater degree of intense emotional displeasure or hostility. Often used to describe a shift in mood or a contrast between two subjects.


SIMPLE

He became much angrier when he saw the broken window.

CONTEXTUAL

The second customer was even angrier than the first because the store had already sold out of the item he wanted.

COMPLEX

As the debate progressed, the candidates grew increasingly angrier, shifting from polite disagreement to sharp, personal accusations that dominated the final segment of the broadcast.

Last updated May 28, 2026