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Ireful: meaning, definitions and examples

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ireful

 

[ ˈaɪərfəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing emotion

Ireful describes a person who is characterized by intense anger or wrath. This term stems from the word 'ire,' which indicates a strong feeling of displeasure or rage. An ireful individual may display their emotions vividly, often leading to explosive reactions. The use of ireful in literature or conversation usually implies a heightened sense of anger that has surpassed commonplace annoyance.

Synonyms

angry, enraged, furious, irate

Examples of usage

  • He gave her an ireful glare after the incident.
  • The ireful response from the audience was unexpected.
  • She was ireful over the unfair treatment.

Translations

Translations of the word "ireful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irado

🇮🇳 क्रोधित

🇩🇪 zornig

🇮🇩 marah

🇺🇦 гнівний

🇵🇱 gniewny

🇯🇵 激怒した

🇫🇷 enragé

🇪🇸 furioso

🇹🇷 öfkeli

🇰🇷 격렬한

🇸🇦 غاضب

🇨🇿 rozzuřený

🇸🇰 rozčúlený

🇨🇳 愤怒的

🇸🇮 jezen

🇮🇸 reiður

🇰🇿 ашулы

🇬🇪 გაბრაზებული

🇦🇿 qəzəbli

🇲🇽 enojado

Word origin

The term ireful originates from the noun 'ire', which can be traced back to the Latin 'ira', meaning anger. Its etymological journey continues through Old French, where the word 'ire' was used to denote wrath or fury during the medieval period. The adjective form, 'ireful,' emerged in English to describe a state or attitude filled with such intense feelings of anger. The use of the word has evolved, and while it is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it maintains a presence in literary works to convey deep-seated emotions. The rich history of 'ire' and its derivatives like 'ireful' showcases the human capacity for strong emotions and the linguistic tools developed to describe those experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,937, 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.