sourly

Thân thiện

He looked at the lemon and smiled sourly.

Definition

Adverb: 1. In a sour manner: In a way that expresses bitterness, resentment, or a disagreeable, sharp, or unpleasant attitude. This often relates to tone of voice, facial expression, or general demeanor. 2. Acidly or tartly: In a manner that is sharp or biting, similar to the taste of something sour.

Usage

The adverb "sourly" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action (especially speaking, reacting, or looking) is performed. It indicates a negative, cynical, or displeased emotional state.

Examples

• He complained sourly that the new rules only benefitted the managers.
• "I suppose you think that's funny," she said sourly.
• The critic reviewed the film sourly, finding no merit in it.
• He looked at the overflowing inbox sourly before starting his work.

Advanced Usage

• "to remark sourly": To make a comment in a bitter or resentful way.
  • "Another meeting," he remarked sourly, "just what we needed."
• "to smile sourly": To smile in a way that shows displeasure, cynicism, or lack of genuine happiness.
  • Upon hearing the news, she smiled sourly and shook her head.

Variants and Related Words

• Sour (adjective): Having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; also, showing resentment, displeasure, or a bad temper.
  • The milk had turned sour. / He was in a sour mood all day.
• Sourness (noun): The quality or state of being sour, either in taste or in disposition.
  • The sourness of the fruit was overwhelming. / There was a noticeable sourness in his tone.

Synonyms

• Bitterly: With anger and resentment.
• Acidly: In a sharp or sarcastic manner.
• Tartly: In a sharp or cutting way, especially in speech.
• Cynically: In a distrustful, scornful manner.
• Morosely: In a sullen, ill-tempered manner.

Antonyms

• Sweetly: In a pleasant, kind, or agreeable manner.
• Pleasantly: In a friendly, enjoyable way.
• Genially: In a cheerful and friendly manner.
• Good-naturedly: In a kindly, tolerant manner.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a sour manner
   • he complained sourly that the new rules only benefitted the managers