angriest

IPA/ˈæŋ.ɡri/
KK[ˈæŋɡriəst]IPA/ˈæŋ.ɡri/

angriest — adjective

  • angriestpositive
  • more angriestcomparative
  • most angriestsuperlative

1. feeling the strongest anger of all toward someone because of something they have

1.adjectiveA2
Definition

feeling the strongest anger of all toward someone because of something they have said or done

Example

Walid was the angriest person at the meeting when the library budget was cut.

superlative + person + place context

Of everyone in the office, Sana looked the angriest after the unfair announcement.

Common collocations
  • angriest person
  • angriest response
  • angriest look
Synonyms
  • furious

    stronger than angry, suggests wild, uncontrolled anger

  • outraged

    angry because of something seen as unfair or wrong

  • livid

    extremely angry, often with a sense of shock

Antonyms
  • calmest

    the opposite in terms of emotional state

  • happiest

    the opposite emotional extreme

Grammar Patterns

the angriest + noun

the angriest of + plural noun

Usage Note

Superlative form of 'angry'. Use for comparing three or more people or situations; for two items, use the comparative form 'angrier'.

Common Mistakes

She was the angriest of the two sisters.
She was the angrier of the two sisters.
Use 'angrier' (comparative) for two, 'angriest' (superlative) for three or more.

2. used to describe the sea, sky, or wind when the weather looks extremely violent

2.adjectiveB2
Definition

used to describe the sea, sky, or wind when the weather looks extremely violent and threatening, as if about to cause damage

Example

The fisherman said this was the angriest sea he had seen in forty years.

angriest sea — collocation for stormy sea

Above the harbor, the angriest sky Hyun had ever witnessed turned completely black by noon.

Common collocations
  • angriest sea
  • angriest sky
  • angriest waves
  • angriest wind
Synonyms
  • fiercest

    focuses on violent strength rather than appearance of anger

  • wildest

    suggests uncontrolled, chaotic conditions

Antonyms
  • calmest

    opposite weather conditions

  • gentlest

    suggests mild, peaceful conditions

Grammar Patterns

the angriest + sea/sky/waves

Usage Note

This sense is limited to natural elements such as the sea, sky, clouds, or wind. It is not used for people, objects, or animals.

Common Mistakes

The angriest dog barked at the mailman.' (weather sense)
The angriest sea crashed against the rocks.
Only use for weather or natural forces, not for living things.

3. describing a part of the body that is infected or injured and looks very red, sw

3.adjectiveC1
Definition

describing a part of the body that is infected or injured and looks very red, swollen, and extremely painful — the most severely inflamed

Example

The doctor pointed to the angriest part of Ada's wound and said it was infected.

medical register: angriest part of wound

Of all the insect bites on Karim's arm, his wrist had the angriest one.

Common collocations
  • angriest part
  • angriest area
  • angriest wound
  • angriest spot
Synonyms
Antonyms
  • healthiest

    opposite of infected or inflamed

  • calmest

    describing skin that is not irritated

Grammar Patterns

the angriest + body part/noun for wound

Usage Note

This medical sense is used only for infected or injured body parts such as wounds, cuts, burns, or bites. It never describes a person's emotions, even though the same word is used.

Common Mistakes

The patient felt the angriest because of the long wait.' (emotion sense)
The angriest part of the rash needed antibiotic cream.
The inflamed sense is for physical redness and pain, not feelings.

Word family

Synonym discussion

Sense: adjective/1

While all four words describe strong anger, they differ in intensity and the context that triggers the feeling. 'Furious' suggests wild, explosive anger that is hard to control — you might be furious at a driver who nearly caused an accident. 'Outraged' is anger sparked by a perceived injustice or moral violation, such as learning about workplace discrimination. 'Livid' is extremely intense anger, often mixed with shock or disbelief — finding out a trusted friend lied to you might leave you livid. 'Irate' is more formal and suggests a sharp, indignant anger, often expressed loudly. For example: 'The customers were irate about the sudden price increase.' 'Angriest' is the broadest term and can replace any of these in casual usage, but it lacks the specific trigger that each synonym carries.

furious ↗outraged ↗livid ↗irate ↗

Common collocations

Nouns

Adverbs

Phrases

  • the angriest of all
  • clearly the angriest
  • by far the angriest

Prepositions

Etymology

Old NorseOld EnglishMiddle EnglishEnglish

The word 'angry' entered English from Old Norse 'angr', which meant 'grief, sorrow, trouble'. Over time the meaning shifted from feeling troubled to feeling hostile or annoyed. 'Angriest' is formed by adding the superlative suffix '-est' to 'angry', following the standard pattern for short English adjectives.

First known use

14th century

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1