ex·as·per·ate 
/ɪgˈzæspəˌreɪt, Brit ɪgˈzɑ:spəreɪt/ verb
ex·as·per·ates; ex·as·per·at·ed; ex·as·per·at·ing /ɪgˈzæspəˌreɪt, Brit ɪgˈzɑ:spəreɪt/ verb [+ obj] : to make (someone) very angry or annoyed
▪ The criticism of his latest movie is sure to exasperate his admirers. ▪ We were exasperated by the delays.
▪ The criticism of his latest movie is sure to exasperate his admirers. ▪ We were exasperated by the delays.
— exasperated adjective [more exasperated; most exasperated]
▪ The delays left us feeling tired and exasperated. ▪ an exasperated smile
▪ The delays left us feeling tired and exasperated. ▪ an exasperated smile
— ex·as·per·at·ed·ly adverb
▪ smiling/sighing exasperatedly
▪ smiling/sighing exasperatedly
— exasperating adjective [more exasperating; most exasperating]
▪ exasperating delays ▪ He wants everyone to know how exasperating his job can be.
▪ exasperating delays ▪ He wants everyone to know how exasperating his job can be.
— ex·as·per·at·ing·ly adverb
▪ His lectures were exasperatingly dull.
▪ His lectures were exasperatingly dull.
