snappishly

Thân thiện

"Don't talk to me now," she said snappishly.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a sharp, irritable, or curt manner: "snappishly" describes speaking or replying with sudden irritation or impatience, often in a short, brusque way.

Usage

• The adverb "snappishly" is used to modify a verb, typically a verb of speaking (like "said," "replied," "asked"), to describe the irritable tone of the speech.
• It conveys that the speaker is annoyed, impatient, or in a bad temper.

Examples

• Adverb:

Advanced Usage

• "to snap" vs. "snappishly": The verb "to snap" means to speak irritably. The adverb "snappishly" describes the manner of that action.

Variants and Related Words

• Snappish (adjective): Having a tendency to speak irritably; curt.
• Snap (verb): To say something quickly and irritably.

Synonyms

• Irritably: In a manner showing annoyance.
• Curtly: In a rudely brief way.
• Testily: In an easily irritated or impatient manner.
• Tartly: In a sharp or cutting manner, especially in speech.

Antonyms

• Politely: In a respectful and considerate manner.
• Patiently: In a manner showing calm endurance.
• Genially: In a friendly and cheerful manner.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an ill-natured and snappish manner
   • `Don't talk to me now,' she said snappishly