Meaning
anger, wrath
- anger, wrath, rage
In a sentence
Ha risposto con ira dopo la brutta notizia.
He answered angrily after the bad news.
Perché tutta questa ira tra voi due?
Why all this anger between you two?
Non provo ira, solo un po' di tristezza.
I don't feel anger, just a bit of sadness.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ira | feminine · singular |
| ire | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Ira is stronger and more literary than rabbia; in everyday speech, Italians usually say rabbia.
- Common in fixed expressions and formal writing; it can sound elevated or dramatic in casual conversation.
- For the deadly sin, the standard term is l'ira, often listed with the seven deadly sins.