What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
enraged
Example
The customer was enraged when he found out his order was incorrect. [enraged: adjective]
Example
She became so enraged that she started throwing things around the room. [enraged: verb]
incensed
Example
The community was incensed by the government's decision to cut funding for education. [incensed: adjective]
Example
He was incensed by the way he was treated by his boss. [incensed: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Incensed is more commonly used than enraged in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between enraged and incensed?
Both enraged and incensed are formal words that are typically used in serious or formal contexts to describe intense negative emotions.
