What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
incensed
Example
She was incensed by the way she was treated at work. [incensed: adjective]
Example
He became incensed when he heard the news. [incensed: verb]
irate
Example
The customer was irate about the poor service she received. [irate: adjective]
Example
He became irate when he found out his flight was cancelled. [irate: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Irate is more commonly used than incensed in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between incensed and irate?
Incensed is generally considered more formal than irate.
