Ire Meaning in English
word
ˈaɪɹ
EYE-ur
ˈaɪə
EYE-uh
Definition
A very strong feeling of anger; intense or fierce anger.
Usage & Nuances
"Ire" is formal and literary, less common in daily conversation; it suggests deep, sometimes righteous anger. Frequently found in writing and headlines ("incur someone's ire"). Not used for mild annoyance.
Spanish: iraPortuguese (BR): iraPortuguese (PT): iraChinese (Simplified): 愤怒 - 怒火Chinese (Traditional): 憤怒 - 怒火Hindi: क्रोधArabic: غَضَبBengali: ক্ষোভ - প্রবল রাগRussian: гнев - яростьJapanese: 激怒 - 怒り（強い）Vietnamese: cơn thịnh nộKorean: 격노 - 분노Turkish: öfke - hiddetUrdu: غصہ (شدید) - سخت ناراضیIndonesian: kemarahan besar - amarah hebat
Example Sentences
His comments filled her with ire.
basic
She could not hide her ire.
basic
The unfair decision sparked public ire.
basic
If you break the rules, you'll soon incur her ire.
natural
His mistakes have drawn the boss's ire more than once.
natural
The politician’s remark provoked the ire of the entire crowd.
natural