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Irately Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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irately

[ˈaɪrətli ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adverb

expressing anger or annoyance

In an angry or annoyed manner.

Synonyms

angrily, annoyedly.

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Word Description / Examples
irately

Use 'irately' when describing a very strong and intense expression of anger, often resulting in outward and visible actions.

  • 'Don't you dare lie to me!' she shouted irately
  • / The customer reacted irately to the poor service
angrily

Use 'angrily' when someone is expressing anger, but it might not always be as intense or extreme as 'irately'. It's a general term for showing anger.

  • He slammed the door angrily
  • / She looked at him angrily when he interrupted her
annoyedly

Use 'annoyedly' when describing mild or moderate irritation or displeasure. It often implies a less intense emotion compared to 'angrily' or 'irately'.

  • She sighed annoyedly and put the book down
  • / He rubbed his temples annoyedly, trying to concentrate

Examples of usage

  • She stared irritably at her brother.
  • He answered irately, 'I told you I don't know!'

Translations

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Origin of 'irately'

The word 'irately' is a rare adverb derived from the adjective 'irate', which comes from the Latin word 'iratus' meaning 'angry'. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb. 'Irate' has been used in the English language since the 15th century, while 'irately' is a more recent addition. The adverb 'irately' is mainly used in formal or literary contexts to describe someone expressing anger or annoyance.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,321, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.