# enraged

/ɛnˈɹeɪdʒd/ (US) · /ɛnɹˈeɪdʒd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/enraged
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

feeling extremely angry. You use this when someone is so mad that they might lose control.

For teachers: feeling or showing intense, overwhelming anger. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'become' or 'remain'.

## Examples

- The customer was enraged by the poor service.
- He was enraged to find that his car had been towed despite having a valid permit.
- The community was enraged by the council's decision to demolish the historic library without any public consultation or prior warning.

## Usage notes

- Often followed by the prepositions 'by' or 'at' to indicate the cause of the anger.

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