What is another word for pettishly?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛtɪʃli] (IPA)

Pettishly is a word that describes someone who is sulky, irritable, or bad-tempered. There are several synonyms for pettishly, including testily, irritably, grouchily, crabby, and peevishly. Other synonyms for this word include snappily, grumpily, crossly, fractiously, and huffily. Each of these words describes a particular kind of negative mood, but they all share the element of annoyance and irritation. If you find yourself feeling pettish, using one of these synonyms in your writing will help you capture the exact shade of your mood. Whether you are writing a novel or chatting with friends and family, having a good vocabulary will make your words more precise and effective.

What are the hypernyms for Pettishly?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Pettishly

Mrs. Colfax arranged her lace pettishly.
"The Crisis, Volume 6"
Winston Churchill
At length he made an odd abrupt guttural sound, that suddenly awoke him; he hemmed, looked about with a slight degree of consternation, and then began to play with her ladyship's work-bag, which, however, she rather pettishly withdrew.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
"I have told you till I am tired of telling you I must get better first," she said, pettishly.
"To-morrow?"
Victoria Cross

Related words: petulantly, petulant, pissily, pithily

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