Definition

Feeling or showing a strong and intense anger.

Example

He became rageful when he heard the unfair news.

Conversation

Did you see how rageful he got during the game yesterday?

Yeah, it was surprising to see him lose his cool like that.

I know! It really seemed to come out of nowhere.

Sometimes, that rageful side just takes over, I guess.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rageful → It is formed from "rage" (from Old French *rage*, meaning intense anger) and "-ful" (meaning full of). The word "rageful" means full of rage or characterized by intense anger.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'full of' ('-ful') intense anger ('rage') — that's what rageful means.

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