Peevishly: meaning, definitions and examples
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peevishly
[ ˈpiːvɪʃli ]
used in a sentence
In a way that shows annoyance or irritation, especially over trivial matters.
Synonyms
grumpily, irritably, sulkily, testily
Examples of usage
- She answered peevishly, 'I don't know and I don't care.'
- He muttered peevishly about the slow service at the restaurant.
- Don't speak to me so peevishly, I'm just trying to help.
- I could tell from her peevishly tone that she was in a bad mood.
- Why are you acting so peevishly today?
Translations
Translations of the word "peevishly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 irritadamente
🇮🇳 चिड़चिड़ाते हुए
🇩🇪 gereizt
🇮🇩 dengan kesal
🇺🇦 дратівливо
🇵🇱 drażniąco
🇯🇵 不機嫌に
🇫🇷 irritablement
🇪🇸 irritadamente
🇹🇷 huysuzca
🇰🇷 짜증스럽게
🇸🇦 بشكل مزعج
🇨🇿 mrzutě
🇸🇰 mrzuto
🇨🇳 烦躁地
🇸🇮 razdražljivo
🇮🇸 pirrað
🇰🇿 ашуланып
🇬🇪 გაღიზიანებულად
🇦🇿 əsəbləşərək
🇲🇽 irritadamente
Word origin
The word 'peevishly' originated from the Middle English word 'pevish', meaning 'foolish' or 'silly'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage to describe someone behaving in an irritable or annoyed manner, especially over trivial matters. The adverb 'peevishly' has been in use for centuries to convey this specific tone of annoyance.