Definition

In a manner that shows great anger or rage.

Example

He spoke wrathily, expressing his frustration with the situation.

Conversation

Did you see how he reacted to the news?

Yeah, he seemed to respond wrathily to everything.

I can't believe he got so upset over something so small.

I know, right? It was definitely an overreaction.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wrathily → It is formed from "wrath" (from Old English *wræðð*, meaning intense anger) and "-ily" (a suffix forming adverbs, meaning in a manner of). The word "wrathily" means in a manner characterized by intense anger.

Memory Tip

Think of someone acting in a way that shows their intense anger — that's what 'wrathily' means, as it describes how someone behaves when they are filled with wrath.

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