— irately , adv. — irateness , n.
/uy rayt", uy"rayt/ , adj.
1. angry; enraged: an irate customer.
2. arising from or characterized by anger: an irate letter to the editor.
[ 1830-40; iratus ptp. of irasci to be angry, get angry; see IRASCIBLE, -ATE 1 ]
Syn. 1. furious, irritated, provoked.
Ant. 1. calm.