infuriating (adj.)

1874, present-participle adjective from infuriate (v.). Related: Infuriatingly.

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1660s, from Italian infuriato, from Medieval Latin infuriatus, past participle of infuriare "to madden, enrage," from Latin in furia "in a fury," from ablative of furia (see fury). Also from 1660s as an adjective in English, but this use is rare. Related: Infuriated; infuriating.

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Definitions of infuriating from WordNet

infuriating (adj.)

extremely annoying or displeasing;

her infuriating indifference

Synonyms: exasperating / maddening / vexing

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