Spell Bee Word: angry

Basic Details

Word: Angry

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Feeling strong annoyance or displeasure.

Synonyms: Mad, irate, furious, enraged

Antonyms: Calm, happy, peaceful

Idioms and Phrases

1. Barking mad: Extremely angry. Example: "He was barking mad when he found out someone scratched his car."
2. Hot under the collar: To be angry or annoyed. Example: "She got hot under the collar when her colleague took credit for her work."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The angry dog barked loudly when it saw the stranger approaching its territory.

Example 2: She was angry because her friend forgot her birthday.

Example 3: When the game was unfairly played, the fans became angry and started to shout.

Fun Fact

The word "angry" traces its origins to the Old Norse word "angr," which means "grief" or "sorrow." Over time, it evolved to describe a strong emotional response to perceived wrongs.

Famous Quote

"Anger is the feeling that makes your mouth work faster than your mind." - Evan Esar

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "angry" mean?

a) Feeling happy
b) Feeling strong annoyance
c) Feeling tired
d) Feeling hungry

Answer: b) Feeling strong annoyance

2. Which of these is a synonym of "angry"?

a) Glad
b) Calm
c) Furious
d) Relaxed

Answer: c) Furious

3. Which sentence uses "angry" correctly?

a) The angry cat chased the mouse.
b) The angry cat danced on the floor.
c) The angry cat was sleeping all day.
d) The angry cat wrote a story.

Answer: a) The angry cat chased the mouse.

4. Which idiom means the same as "angry"?

a) Barking mad
b) Cold as ice
c) A piece of cake
d) As happy as a lark

Answer: a) Barking mad

5. What is the opposite of "angry"?

a) Sad
b) Calm
c) Mad
d) Confused

Answer: b) Calm