What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
angry
Example
She was angry when she found out her flight was delayed. [angry: adjective]
Example
He spoke angrily about the company's decision to lay off employees. [angrily: adverb]
irate
Example
The customer became irate when he was told his order was not ready. [irate: adjective]
Example
She spoke irately about the injustice of the situation. [irately: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Angry is more common than irate in everyday language and is more versatile in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between angry and irate?
Irate is more formal than angry and is often used in written or formal contexts.
