grumpily

Thân thiện

She put her cup down grumpily after the phone call.

Definition

Adverb: - In a bad-tempered, irritable, or complaining manner.

Usage

The adverb "grumpily" describes how an action is performed—specifically, with a grumpy, sullen, or ill-humored attitude. It modifies verbs to show the speaker's mood.

Examples

• He grumpily agreed to help, muttering under his breath.
• "I suppose so," she answered grumpily, not looking up from her book.
• The old man grumpily complained about the noise from the children playing.

Advanced Usage

• "To say/answer/mutter grumpily": A common collocation where the adverb describes a verbal action done with irritation.
  • When asked about the delay, the manager grumpily explained the situation.

Variants and Related Words

• Grumpy (adjective): The base adjective meaning bad-tempered or irritable.
  • He's always grumpy before his morning coffee.
• Grump (noun): A person who is often grumpy.
  • Don't be such a grump!
• Grumpiness (noun): The state or quality of being grumpy.
  • His morning grumpiness is well-known in the office.

Synonyms

• Crossly: In an annoyed or angry way.
• Irritably: In a way that shows impatience or annoyance.
• Sullenly: In a gloomy, silent, and bad-tempered way.
• Cantankerously: In a bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative way (stronger).

Antonyms

• Cheerfully: In a happy and optimistic way.
• Pleasantly: In a friendly, agreeable manner.
• Good-naturedly: In a kind, patient, and tolerant way.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an ill-natured manner
   • she looked at her husband crossly

Từ đồng nghĩa

• crossly
• grouchily