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- Dictionaryire/ˈī(ə)r/
noun
- 1. anger: "the plans provoked the ire of conservationists"
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Ire is a noun that means intense and usually openly displayed anger. It can also be a verb meaning to arouse anger or a short form of Ireland. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related words.
IRE is a noun that means anger or resentment. Learn how to use it in sentences with synonyms and translations.
Ire comes almost directly from the Latin word for anger, ira. While it means pretty much the same thing, ire usually stems from a specific grievance, rather than just general irritation with the world. And if you provoke someone's ire, you're probably going to feel their wrath.
IRE is a noun meaning intense anger or wrath, or an abbreviation for Ireland. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage examples of IRE from Dictionary.com.
noun [ U ] formal us / aɪr / uk / aɪə r/ Add to word list. anger: Petty restrictions easily raised / aroused the ire of such a creative artist. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Anger and displeasure. acrimony. anger. animus. annoyance. bad feelings idiom. flap. get the hump idiom. gorge. grit your teeth idiom. grudge.
Definition of ire noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation and origin of 'ire', a noun for anger or wrath. Also, see the abbreviation 'Ire' for Ireland and examples of 'ire' in sentences.
