wroth

Definition

Full of anger; wrathful.

Etymology

From Middle English wroth, wrooth, from Old English wrāþ, from Proto-Germanic *wraiþaz (“cruel”), from Proto-Indo-European *wreyt- (“to turn”). Akin to Saterland Frisian wreed (“haughty; proud”), Old Saxon wrēd (“evil”) (Dutch wreed (“cruel”)), Old High German reid (“cruel”), Old Norse reiðr (“angry”) (Danish vred, Swedish vred).

Example Sentences

• "But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell."
• "You behold, Sir, how he waxeth Wroth at your Abode here."
• "And to be wroth with one we love, / Doth work like madness in the brain."

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