adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Deeply angered but not outwardly displaying it; full of ire; angry; wroth.
2. 2
   Threatening to storm, or storming; louring or stormy.

   "... ireful clouds collect in stern array, / And bursting thunders speak the mighty fray;"

Adjective

1. 1
   feeling or showing extreme anger wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

acrimoniousangrybrowned offcholericcholericcross

Example

More examples

"... ireful clouds collect in stern array, / And bursting thunders speak the mighty fray;"

Etymology

From Middle English ireful; equivalent to ire + -ful.

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