touchily

Thân thiện

He responded touchily when his friend offered advice.

Definition

Adverb: In a manner that is easily offended, annoyed, or irritated; in a way that shows excessive sensitivity or readiness to take offense.

Usage

The adverb "touchily" describes how an action is performed, specifically indicating it is done with a sensitive, irritable, or defensive attitude. It modifies verbs to show the manner of behavior.

Examples

• He touchily refused all offers to help.
• She reacted touchily to the slightest criticism of her work.
• "I can manage on my own," he said touchily.

Advanced Usage

• Used with verbs of communication or reaction: "touchily" most commonly modifies verbs like , , , , , and to describe a prickly or defensive manner.
  • The author touchily defended his controversial plot choices during the interview.

Variants and Related Words

• Touchy (adjective): Easily offended or upset.
  • He is very touchy about his height.
• Touchiness (noun): The quality or state of being touchy.
  • Her touchiness made it difficult to give constructive feedback.

Synonyms

• Sensitively
• Irritably
• Testily
• Peevishly
• Defensively

Antonyms

• Calmly
• Good-naturedly
• Unperturbedly
• Thick-skinnedly

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a touchy manner
   • he touchily refused all offers to help