enraged
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪnˈreɪdʒd/
KK: /ɪnˈreɪdʒd/
adjective
Definition
Feeling very angry or filled with rage.
Example
She was enraged when she found out someone had stolen her bike.
Conversation
I can't believe how enraged he was during the meeting today.
Right? It was like he was ready to explode at any moment.
I've never seen him so enraged over such a small issue.
Same here! I wonder what really got to him.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
furious
irate
livid
Antonyms
calm
peaceful
content
verb
Definition
To make someone very angry or furious.
Example
The unfair decision left him enraged and shouting.
Tense Forms
Past: enraged
Past Participle: enraged
Conversation
Did you see how the referee enraged the players during the game?
Yeah, I couldn't believe it!
Right? It was so unfair, everyone was shouting.
Root Explanation
Enraged → It is formed from the prefix "en-" (meaning to cause to be) and the root "rage" (from Old French *rage*, meaning intense anger). The word "enraged" means to be caused to be in a state of intense anger.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'caused to be' ('en-') in a state of 'intense anger' ('rage') — that's what it means to be enraged.
Visually Confused Words
unenraged
engaged
enage
herbaged
enlarged
engraved
deranged