QUARRELSOMELY

Etymology

Adverb

quarrelsomely (comparative more quarrelsomely, superlative most quarrelsomely)

In a quarrelsome manner.

Source: Wiktionary


QUARRELSOME

Quar"rel*some, a.

Definition: Apt or disposed to quarrel; given to brawls and contention; easily irritated or provoked to contest; irascible; choleric.

Syn.

– Pugnacious; irritable; irascible; brawling; choleric; fiery; petulant.

– Quar"rel*some*ly, adv.

– Quar"rel*some*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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