Definitions
- Describing a feeling of anger or frustration. - Referring to a state of being mentally unwell or insane. - Talking about something that is crazy or absurd.
- Describing an intense feeling of anger or fury. - Referring to a state of being extremely angry or incensed. - Talking about a reaction to a situation that is perceived as unjust or unfair.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a strong feeling of anger.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person's emotional state.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a reaction to a situation.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Enraged is more intense than mad and implies a higher level of anger.
- 2Duration: Enraged suggests a temporary state of intense anger, while mad can describe a more prolonged feeling of anger or frustration.
- 3Cause: Enraged often implies a specific cause or trigger for the anger, while mad can be used more broadly to describe a general feeling of anger or frustration.
- 4Usage: Mad is more commonly used in everyday language, while enraged is more formal and less commonly used.
- 5Connotation: Enraged has a more negative connotation than mad, which can also be used to describe a feeling of excitement or enthusiasm.
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Remember this!
Mad and enraged are synonyms that both describe a strong feeling of anger. However, enraged is more intense and implies a higher level of anger, often with a specific cause or trigger. On the other hand, mad can be used more broadly to describe a general feeling of anger or frustration, and can also have a positive connotation when used to describe excitement or enthusiasm.
