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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 angerplay

2. (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulenceplay

  Familiarity information: ROILED used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ROILED (adjective)


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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