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ROILED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does roiled mean?
• ROILED (adjective)
The adjective ROILED has 2 senses:
1. aroused to impatience or anger
2. (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence
Familiarity information: ROILED used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Aroused to impatience or anger
Synonyms:
annoyed; irritated; miffed; nettled; peeved; pissed; pissed off; riled; roiled; steamed; stung
Context example:
roiled by the delay
Similar:
displeased (not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure)
Sense 2
Meaning:
(of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence
Synonyms:
churning; roiled; roiling; roily; turbulent
Context example:
turbulent rapids
Similar:
agitated (physically disturbed or set in motion)
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