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Word of the Day – Ireful

By November 18, 2025Word of the Day

Ireful (adj)

ayur-ful

full of intense anger; wrathful.

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; ire, -ful

Example sentences

“He seemed in an ireful mood, I thought it best not to disturb him.”

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