PETULANTLY

testily, irritably, petulantly, pettishly

(adverb) in a petulant manner; β€œhe said testily: β€˜Go away!’”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

petulantly (comparative more petulantly, superlative most petulantly)

In a petulant manner.

Synonyms

• grudgingly

Source: Wiktionary


Pet"u*lant*ly, adv.

Definition: In a petulant manner.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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