Word
tirade
US/taɪˈɹeɪd/
UK/taɪɹˈeɪd/
Definition
n. a long, angry speech or piece of writing that expresses strong dislike or criticism. You use this when someone is venting their frustration in a very loud or detailed way.
n. a long, impassioned, and often vitriolic speech or piece of writing expressing strong disapproval or criticism. Typically implies a lack of restraint or a sustained emotional outburst.
Examples
“He gave a long tirade about the poor service.”
“The politician's tirade against the new tax policy lasted for over an hour during the debate.”
“The editorial was a scathing tirade that not only criticized the government's failure to act but also questioned the integrity of the entire legislative process.”
Examples
simple
“He gave a long tirade about the poor service.”
contextual
“The politician's tirade against the new tax policy lasted for over an hour during the debate.”
complex
“The editorial was a scathing tirade that not only criticized the government's failure to act but also questioned the integrity of the entire legislative process.”
Real-World Examples
“And who didn’t see the irony in delivering a tirade against reality TV in the presence of such reality TV royalty?” “An expletive-filled radio tirade back to the Mercedes garage followed, with Russell furious that yet again he’s rewarded with a DNF due to his car.” Etymology
From French tirade (“monologue, speech, tirade”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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