Grumpily: meaning, definitions and examples
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grumpily
[ ˈɡrʌmpɪli ]
in a bad-tempered or sulky manner
Grumpily is an adverb that describes the action of doing something in a bad-tempered or sulky manner. It is often used to convey a sense of irritation or annoyance in the way someone is behaving or speaking.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| grumpily |
Used when someone is being bad-tempered or complaining, often in a slightly humorous way.
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| sulkily |
Used when someone is showing their displeasure in a quiet, stubborn way, often refusing to interact.
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| irritably |
Used when someone is easily annoyed or impatient, reflecting a sense of frustration.
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| crossly |
Used when someone is annoyed or angry, often with a hint of being upset or disappointed.
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Examples of usage
- She answered grumpily when he asked her a question.
- He grumpily agreed to help with the chores.
- The cat grumpily swiped at the dog.
Translations
Translations of the word "grumpily" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mal-humorado
🇮🇳 चिड़चिड़ा
🇩🇪 mürrisch
🇮🇩 dengan kesal
🇺🇦 буркотливо
🇵🇱 zrzędliwie
🇯🇵 不機嫌に
🇫🇷 de mauvaise humeur
🇪🇸 de mal humor
🇹🇷 huysuzca
🇰🇷 투덜거리며
🇸🇦 بعبوس
🇨🇿 mrzutě
🇸🇰 mrzuto
🇨🇳 脾气暴躁地
🇸🇮 godrnjavo
🇮🇸 geðvondur
🇰🇿 ашулы
🇬🇪 მკაცრად
🇦🇿 qaşqabaqlı
🇲🇽 de mal humor
Etymology
The word 'grumpily' is derived from the adjective 'grumpy', which originated in the mid-18th century. 'Grumpy' is believed to have been influenced by the Dutch word 'grumpig', meaning surly or sulky. Over time, the adverb 'grumpily' developed as a way to describe the manner in which someone behaves when they are feeling grumpy or irritable.