crossly
/'krɔsli/
Definition
- Adverb:
- In an angry, annoyed, or irritable manner: "crossly" describes speaking or behaving with irritation or bad temper.
- In a way that shows displeasure or impatience: It indicates a manner that is short-tempered or easily provoked.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- "Not now," he said crossly, without looking up from his book.
- She sighed crossly when she saw the long queue at the store.
- The teacher spoke crossly to the students who were talking during the lesson.
Advanced Usage
- "to say/ask/snap crossly": to utter words in an irritated tone.
- "Where have you been?" she asked crossly.
- "to look/glare crossly": to direct one's gaze in an annoyed way.
- He glared crossly at the noisy construction outside his window.
Variants and Related Words
- Cross (adj): Annoyed or irritable.
- She was feeling cross after a long, tiring day.
- Crossness (n): The state or quality of being cross.
- His crossness was evident in his sharp replies.
Synonyms
- Irritably: In a manner showing annoyance.
- Testily: In an impatient, easily annoyed way.
- Peevishly: In a querulous, complaining manner.
Antonyms
- Pleasantly: In a friendly, agreeable manner.
- Good-naturedly: In a cheerful, kindly way.
Related Phrases/Idioms
(Note: "Crossly" itself is not typically part of idioms. The related adjective "cross" is used in some expressions.) - To be/get cross with someone: To be or become angry with someone. - The mother got cross with her child for drawing on the wall.
Adverb
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in an ill-natured manner
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she looked at her husband crossly
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