Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In an angry manner; with anger or rage: "angrily" describes the way an action is performed, showing that the person is feeling or expressing anger.

Usage

• "Angrily" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is carried out. It indicates the emotional state of anger accompanying the action.
• It typically follows the verb it modifies or appears at the end of a clause.
• It is the adverb form of the adjective "angry."

Examples

• Modifying a verb:
  • She spoke angrily to the customer service representative. (She spoke in an angry way.)
  • He slammed the door angrily. (He slammed the door while feeling angry.)
  • The teacher looked at the students angrily. (The teacher's look showed anger.)

Advanced Usage

• "to react angrily": to respond with anger.
  • The public reacted angrily to the new policy.
• "to stare angrily": to look at someone or something with an angry expression.
  • He stared angrily at the broken window.

Variants and Related Words

• Angry (adjective): feeling or showing anger.
  • She was very angry about the mistake.
• Anger (noun): the strong feeling of being upset or annoyed.
  • He could not hide his anger.

Synonyms

• Furiously: with intense anger.
  • He shouted furiously.
• Indignantly: with anger at something perceived as unfair.
  • "That's not true!" she said indignantly.
• Irately: in a very angry way.
  • The manager complained irately.

Antonyms

• Calmly: in a peaceful and quiet manner.
  • She answered the question calmly.
• Peacefully: in a way that is free from disturbance.
  • They discussed the issue peacefully.

Adverb

1. with anger
   • he angrily denied the accusation