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Peevishly: meaning, definitions and examples

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peevishly

 

[ ˈpiːvɪʃli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,842 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.