Crossly

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a cross manner; angrily.

    "'What do you want, Miss?' he asked, rather crossly."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in an ill-natured manner wordnet

Synonyms

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grouchilygrouchilygrumpilyperversely

Example

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"'What do you want, Miss?' he asked, rather crossly."

Etymology

From cross + -ly.

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