50 Similes for Angry With Meanings & Sentences
Similes for Angry
1. Angry like a thunderstorm
Meaning: Full of strong emotions, just like a storm.
In a Sentence: “Dad was angry like a thunderstorm when he found muddy shoes inside.”
Other Ways to Say: Furious, boiling over, fuming.
2. Mad like a volcano about to explode
Meaning: Ready to burst with anger, like a volcano ready to erupt.
In a Sentence: “She was mad like a volcano about to explode when her sister took her book.”
Other Ways to Say: Furious, heated, about to snap.
3. Fuming like a boiling kettle
Meaning: Visibly angry and about to express it.
In a Sentence: “He was fuming like a boiling kettle after the unfair decision.”
Other Ways to Say: Steaming mad, red-hot, boiling over.
4. Raging like a lion
Meaning: Extremely angry and aggressive.
In a Sentence: “The coach was raging like a lion after the team’s lazy performance.”
Other Ways to Say: Roaring mad, furious, seething.
5. As angry as a hornet
Meaning: Easily and intensely irritated.
In a Sentence: “He was as angry as a hornet when his joke was taken seriously.”
Other Ways to Say: Mad as a bee, irritated, buzzing with rage.
6. As mad as a bear with a sore head
Meaning: Very irritable and bad-tempered.
In a Sentence: “She was as mad as a bear with a sore head after missing her morning coffee.”
Other Ways to Say: Grumpy, testy, cranky.
7. Like a ticking time bomb
Meaning: On the verge of losing control due to built-up anger.
In a Sentence: “He was like a ticking time bomb at work today.”
Other Ways to Say: Ready to blow, explosive, about to erupt.
8. As fiery as a dragon
Meaning: Explosively angry and intense.
In a Sentence: “Her response was as fiery as a dragon defending its treasure.”
Other Ways to Say: Blazing mad, fiery, livid.
9. Boiling like lava
Meaning: Overflowing with suppressed anger.
In a Sentence: “He was boiling like lava when he heard the insult.”
Other Ways to Say: Simmering with rage, heated, inflamed.
10. Red-faced like a tomato
Meaning: Visibly angry with a flushed face.
In a Sentence: “She was red-faced like a tomato when the manager scolded her publicly.”
Other Ways to Say: Blushing with anger, flushed, embarrassed and angry.
11. As furious as a swarm of bees
Meaning: Extremely angry and aggressive, like angry bees.
In a Sentence: He was as furious as a swarm of bees after reading the rude comment.
Other Ways to Say: Boiling mad, Infuriated, Buzzing with rage.
12. Angry like a bull seeing red
Meaning: Furious and ready to charge, just like a bull provoked by the color red.
In a Sentence: She was angry like a bull seeing red when she heard the false rumors.
Other Ways to Say: Enraged, Out for blood, Steaming.
13. Mad like a cornered tiger
Meaning: Feeling trapped and reacting with intense anger.
In a Sentence: He acted mad like a cornered tiger when pushed into a corner during the argument.
Other Ways to Say: Defensive rage, Ready to strike, Fierce anger.
14. Boiling like a teapot on the stove
Meaning: Gradually reaching the peak of anger, about to explode.
In a Sentence: She was boiling like a teapot on the stove during the meeting.
Other Ways to Say: Reaching boiling point, Losing patience, Stewing.
15. As cross as a bear woken early
Meaning: Irritable and annoyed, similar to a disturbed bear.
In a Sentence: He was as cross as a bear woken early after a bad night’s sleep.
Other Ways to Say: Cranky, Testy, Grouchy.
16. Angry like thunder rolling in the distance
Meaning: Anger building up quietly but strongly.
In a Sentence: You could tell she was angry like thunder rolling in the distance.
Other Ways to Say: Seething, Quietly furious, Simmering.
17. Like a lion roaring in rage
Meaning: Showing loud, powerful anger.
In a Sentence: He was like a lion roaring in rage after the injustice.
Other Ways to Say: Roaring mad, Fierce, Explosive.
18. Fuming like a chimney
Meaning: Letting out signs of anger, just like smoke from a chimney.
In a Sentence: She sat fuming like a chimney, arms crossed and eyes narrowed.
Other Ways to Say: Burning up, Stewing in anger, Vexed.
19. Mad like a snake disturbed in its nest
Meaning: Suddenly and dangerously angry.
In a Sentence: He became mad like a snake disturbed in its nest when they mocked him.
Other Ways to Say: Striking back, Lashing out, Violently angry.
20. As heated as the sun at noon
Meaning: Burning with strong emotion, especially anger.
In a Sentence: His words were as heated as the sun at noon during the argument.
Other Ways to Say: Blazing mad, Intense, Fiery temper.
21. Like a boiling kettle left too long
Meaning: Anger that builds and spills over uncontrollably.
In a Sentence: He was like a boiling kettle left too long, finally shouting at everyone.
Other Ways to Say: Overflowing with rage, Unable to hold back, Exploding.
22. As mad as a cat in a bathtub
Meaning: Wildly angry and uncontrollable.
In a Sentence: She was as mad as a cat in a bathtub when she found her phone broken.
Other Ways to Say: Out of control, Furious reaction, Livid.
23. Angry like waves crashing in a storm
Meaning: Intense and chaotic anger.
In a Sentence: He was angry like waves crashing in a storm during the debate.
Other Ways to Say: Storming, Tempestuous, Fierce emotion.
24. Mad like a fire spreading in dry grass
Meaning: Anger that grows rapidly and uncontrollably.
In a Sentence: She got mad like a fire spreading in dry grass after the insult.
Other Ways to Say: Escalating anger, Rage flare-up, Wild fury.
25. Like a ticking time bomb
Meaning: Ready to explode in anger at any moment.
In a Sentence: He was like a ticking time bomb waiting to burst.
Other Ways to Say: Ready to snap, On edge, Dangerous anger.
26. As furious as a gamer losing Wi-Fi
Meaning: Extremely upset due to frustration.
In a Sentence: My brother was as furious as a gamer losing Wi-Fi mid-match.
Other Ways to Say: Irritated, Frustrated, Outraged.
27. As irritated as a wasp in a jar
Meaning: Agitated and ready to strike.
In a Sentence: He looked as irritated as a wasp in a jar during the slow traffic.
Other Ways to Say: Annoyed, Restless, Hostile.
28. Angry like a chef who burnt the cake
Meaning: Mad at oneself due to mistakes.
In a Sentence: She was angry like a chef who burnt the cake after missing the deadline.
Other Ways to Say: Disappointed rage, Self-frustration, Annoyed at self.
29. Like a rocket ready to launch
Meaning: Energy building up, ready to burst out in anger.
In a Sentence: He was like a rocket ready to launch after the repeated delays.
Other Ways to Say: Full of pressure, Explosive mood, High-tension.
30. As moody as a stormy sea
Meaning: Emotionally volatile and easily angered.
In a Sentence: He was as moody as a stormy sea all morning.
Other Ways to Say: Temperamental, Touchy, Easily upset.
31. Furious like a parent finding broken glass
Meaning: Extremely upset over careless behavior.
In a Sentence: Mom was furious like a parent finding broken glass on the floor.
Other Ways to Say: Angry and shocked, Fuming over mess, Upset.
32. Mad like a rooster at dawn
Meaning: Loud and aggressive when provoked.
In a Sentence: He was mad like a rooster at dawn when the neighbor blocked the driveway.
Other Ways to Say: Loudly angry, Irritated, Crowing in rage.
33. Like a kettle singing too loud
Meaning: Obvious and expressive anger.
In a Sentence: She was like a kettle singing too loud in the office today.
Other Ways to Say: Blowing steam, Visibly upset, Overwhelmed.
34. Mad like a lion trapped in a cage
Meaning: Furious due to restriction or control.
In a Sentence: He was mad like a lion trapped in a cage during the lockdown.
Other Ways to Say: Frustrated anger, Trapped rage, Wild emotion.
35. Angry like a mother bear
Meaning: Fierce and protective anger.
In a Sentence: She was angry like a mother bear defending her child.
Other Ways to Say: Protective rage, Fierce defense, Motherly anger.
36. Fuming like a dragon
Meaning: Breathing with fury, like a mythical dragon.
In a Sentence: He was fuming like a dragon when his idea was ignored.
Other Ways to Say: Raging, Full of wrath, Fire-breathing mad.
37. Mad like a chef out of salt
Meaning: Annoyed due to something small but essential.
In a Sentence: He was mad like a chef out of salt in the middle of cooking.
Other Ways to Say: Frustrated, Minor rage, Annoyed.
38. Angry like a boxer in the ring
Meaning: Ready to fight and confront.
In a Sentence: She was angry like a boxer in the ring after the unfair treatment.
Other Ways to Say: Ready for battle, Aggressive, Combative.
39. Like a volcano under pressure
Meaning: Internally building anger waiting to erupt.
In a Sentence: He was like a volcano under pressure, silent but dangerous.
Other Ways to Say: Repressed anger, Bottled up, Explosive.
40. As annoyed as a cat in the rain
Meaning: Displeased and irritated.
In a Sentence: She looked as annoyed as a cat in the rain after the last-minute change.
Other Ways to Say: Irritated, Not pleased, Frustrated.
41. Angry like a pot boiling over
Meaning: So angry that emotions are spilling out, just like boiling water.
In a Sentence: When he was lied to again, he was angry like a pot boiling over.
Other Ways to Say: Overflowing with rage, losing control, seething.
42. Fuming like a dragon
Meaning: Very angry, as if about to breathe fire.
In a Sentence: He stormed into the room, fuming like a dragon.
Other Ways to Say: Burning with anger, flaming mad, steaming.
43. Mad like a bull seeing red
Meaning: Extremely provoked and aggressive.
In a Sentence: When he heard the insult, he was mad like a bull seeing red.
Other Ways to Say: Infuriated, provoked, out of control.
44. Raging like a sea in a storm
Meaning: Completely engulfed in anger, wild and uncontrollable.
In a Sentence: She was raging like a sea in a storm after the unfair decision.
Other Ways to Say: Wrathful, storming, in turmoil.
45. Angry like a wasp’s nest just hit
Meaning: Quickly triggered and aggressively angry.
In a Sentence: He was angry like a wasp’s nest just hit when the internet went out.
Other Ways to Say: On edge, stung, quick-tempered.
46. Boiling like lava
Meaning: Extremely hot-tempered and close to erupting.
In a Sentence: Her patience was gone — she was boiling like lava.
Other Ways to Say: Heated, simmering, fuming.
47. As cross as two sticks
Meaning: Very irritated or annoyed.
In a Sentence: He was as cross as two sticks when his plans were canceled.
Other Ways to Say: Cranky, annoyed, displeased.
48. Barking like an angry dog
Meaning: Expressing anger loudly and sharply.
In a Sentence: The coach was barking like an angry dog during the match.
Other Ways to Say: Shouting angrily, snapping, yelling.
49. Furious like a beast in a cage
Meaning: Angry and restrained, feeling trapped.
In a Sentence: He was furious like a beast in a cage, pacing the room.
Other Ways to Say: Caged rage, explosive, snarling inside.
50. Hot like a desert sun
Meaning: Blazing with intensity and heat, like anger boiling inside.
In a Sentence: Her mood was hot like a desert sun after the betrayal.
Other Ways to Say: Burning mad, intense, scorched with anger.
