What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
wrathful
Example
The coach was wrathful after the team lost the game. [wrathful: adjective]
Example
She spoke with a wrathful tone, her anger barely contained. [wrathful: adjective]
incensed
Example
He was incensed by the injustice of the decision. [incensed: adjective]
Example
The protesters were incensed by the government's actions. [incensed: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Incensed is more commonly used than wrathful in everyday language, especially in formal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between wrathful and incensed?
Incensed has a slightly more formal tone than wrathful, making it more appropriate for use in formal writing or speech.
