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Antonyms for exasperated

Grammar : Verb
Spell : verb ig-zas-puh-reyt; adjective ig-zas-per-it
Phonetic Transcription : verb ɪgˈzæs pəˌreɪt; adjective ɪgˈzæs pər ɪt

Definition of exasperated

Origin :
  • 1530s, from Latin exasperatus, past participle of exasperare "roughen, irritate, provoke," from ex- "thoroughly" (see ex-) + asper "rough" (see asperity). Related: Exasperated; exasperating.
  • verb upset, provoke
Example sentences :
  • Just then a warrior forced his way into the exasperated crowd.
  • Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • She had shut the door, and entered, exasperated anew by the rising wind.
  • Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown
  • "I wish I was sure," declared the fat adventurer, exasperated.
  • Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • The woman, the amorosa, alone remained in her, outraged and exasperated by a rival.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • I was told by an officer coming from the army that the soldiers are exasperated.
  • Extract from : « Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 » by Adam Gurowski
  • Madame had never seen him so exasperated, and this illustrious nobleman was advised to feign a necessity for visiting his estates.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Memoirs of Louis XV./XVI, Complete » by Madame du Hausset, an "Unknown English Girl" and the Princess Lamballe
  • However, it was precisely this living from hand to mouth which exasperated Felicite.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola
  • "I am not a veterinary surgeon," he at last replied, exasperated.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola
  • The recollection of his foolish pride during the night exasperated him.
  • Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola
  • She could now see him still more plainly and the sight of him exasperated her.
  • Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for exasperated

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