Learn how to use the comparative “angrier” and superlative “angriest” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “angriest”?

The comparative form of “angriest” is “angrier”.

Example

He became angrier when he found out the truth.

Example

She is angrier than she was yesterday.

What is the superlative form of “angriest”?

The superlative form of “angriest” is “angriest”.

Example

Among all the contestants, he was the angriest.

Example

She is known for having the angriest temper.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' are generally not used with angry, angrier, and angriest. They’re considered regular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more angry' and 'most angry' are not used because they sound awkward. Instead, angrier and angriest are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Angry follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: AngryAngrier Superlative: AngryAngriest

Expressions with similar meanings to “angrier”

Used to describe extreme anger or rage

Example

He was furious when he discovered the betrayal.

Similar to angrier, this emphasizes intense anger

Example

She was enraged by his disrespectful behavior.

Used to describe anger that is fueled by a sense of injustice or unfairness

Example

The community was incensed by the government's decision.

Expressions with similar meanings to “angriest”

Similar to angriest, this emphasizes extreme anger or rage

Example

Out of all the players, he had the furious reaction to the referee's call.

Used to describe the highest level of anger

Example

She had the enraged response to the news of the company's layoffs.

Similar to angriest, this emphasizes anger fueled by a sense of injustice or unfairness

Example

Among all the protesters, she had the incensed reaction to the government's actions.

Using than with comparative “angrier”

When using the comparative form angrier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "He is angrier than his brother." Here, than is used to show that the level of anger in 'he' is greater than the level of anger in his brother.

How can I use this expression in context?

“angrier” and “angriest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Arguments

    Their argument escalated, and he became angrier.

    Their argument escalated, and he became angrier.

  • 2Disagreements

    She was the angriest she had ever been during their disagreement.

    She was the angriest she had ever been during their disagreement.

  • 3Protests

    The crowd grew angrier as the protest continued.

    The crowd grew angrier as the protest continued.

  • 4Betrayal

    He felt the angriest he had ever felt after the betrayal.

    He felt the angriest he had ever felt after the betrayal.

  • 5Injustice

    The victims' families were the angriest at the lack of justice.

    The victims' families were the angriest at the lack of justice.

Related idioms and phrases

Blow a fuse

To become extremely angry or lose one's temper.

Example

When he found out about the broken vase, he blew a fuse.

See red

To become very angry or furious.

Example

When she saw the damage to her car, she saw red.

Hot under the collar

To become angry or irritated.

Example

He got hot under the collar when his boss criticized his work.

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