Meaning & use
annoying
Causing mild anger or irritation.
See it in a sentence
The constant beeping of the smoke detector was annoying everyone in the office.
It's annoying when people talk loudly on their phones during a movie.
A note on using this word
Annoying describes minor, everyday irritation rather than serious anger; compare with the stronger 'infuriating.'
Words with a similar meaning
irritatingbothersomeaggravating
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Words with an opposite meaning
pleasantsoothing
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