irritably

Thân thiện

She answered the question irritably.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In an irritable or easily annoyed manner: Describes an action done with impatience, a quick temper, or a low threshold for frustration.
   • In a petulant or peevish manner: Describes an action done with childish irritation or bad-tempered complaining.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • He sighed irritably when asked the same question for the third time.
  • "Not now," she said irritably, trying to concentrate on her work.
  • The manager responded irritably to the delay, tapping his fingers on the desk.

Advanced Usage

• The adverb irritably often modifies verbs related to speech (e.g., ) or actions that reveal impatience (e.g., ). It describes the in which an action is performed.
  • He glanced irritably at the noisy crowd. (The glance itself was impatient.)

Variants and Related Words

• Irritable (adjective): Having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed or made angry.
  • He was tired and irritable.
• Irritability (noun): The quality or state of being irritable.
  • Lack of sleep can cause irritability.

Synonyms

• Testily: In an easily irritated or impatient manner.
• Peevishly: In a querulous or complaining way.
• Crossly: In an annoyed or angry way.
• Snappishly: In a sharp, irritable, or curt manner.

Antonyms

• Calmly: In a peaceful, quiet, or untroubled manner.
• Patiently: In a manner showing calm endurance of provocation or misfortune.

Related Phrases / Collocations

• To say/speak irritably: A common collocation describing the tone of speech.
  • "I told you already," he spoke irritably.
• To react/respond irritably: Describes an impatient reaction.
  • She reacted irritably to the criticism.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an irritable manner
   • she had become irritably exact
2. in a petulant manner; `Go away!'"
   • he said testily

Từ đồng nghĩa

• testily
• petulantly
• pettishly