peevishly
Definition
Adverb: In a manner showing irritation, annoyance, or ill temper; crossly or querulously.
Usage
The adverb "peevishly" describes how an action is performed, specifically indicating it is done with a petulant, easily irritated, or complaining attitude. It modifies verbs to show the speaker's or subject's mood.
Examples
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Advanced Usage
- Literary/Descriptive Use: Often used in narrative writing to convey a character's minor but persistent irritability.
- The old man peered peevishly over his glasses at the noisy children.
Variants and Related Words
- Peevish (adjective): Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things; fretful.
- a peevish child; a peevish remark
- Peevishness (noun): The state or quality of being peevish.
- His constant peevishness made him difficult to be around.
Synonyms
- Irritably
- Testily
- Petulantly
- Querulously
- Crossly
- Grumpily
Antonyms
- Cheerfully
- Good-naturedly
- Agreeably
- Patiently
Adverb
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in a peevish manner
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