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angrily

angrily

58 1.0
In a way that shows anger
  • adverb
  • /ˈæŋɡrɪli/
translation icon : con enojo
  • But instead of giving it to him, Jack angrily throws it out the window.
  • say angrily
  • tell angrily
  • ask angrily

What did the dog say whilst angrily watching the football?

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Examples

  • With the news carried by all the media, the Mexican government angrily protested this action.

    Academic text (1991)
  • "What really happened," Coll snapped angrily, "is that you caught me, but Par escaped!"

    Fiction book (1991)
  • But when that person angrily put a coin back into my hand, that was an emotional moment.

  • In the hostile response condition, Chris, the target child, responded angrily by saying, "Oh yeah?

    Academic text (2001)
  • Our last image of her is that of a woman angrily striding away from both men.

    Academic text (1998)
  • With no preamble or explanation, he angrily tells you not to ever discipline that person again.

    Academic text (1997)
  • Terry McGill sits on a stool, looking angrily down at a cup of coffee.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • Not surprisingly, some Australians reacted angrily to the erosion of their economic autonomy.

    Academic text (1998)
  • Environmental activists angrily accused the WTO of trampling Washington's right to protect the American environment.

    Academic text (2001)
  • She spoke to her friend angrily after hearing the unfair news.

Synonyms

bitterly
vsangrily
47 3.2

In a very angry or hurt way that shows strong negative feeling

is the basic manner of displeasure without the added lasting bitterness
sharply
vsangrily
44 2.8

In a harsh, angry way when speaking to someone

is emotional displeasure rather than mainly critical tone
furiously
vsangrily
38 3.0

In a very angry and energetic way

is similar but less extreme in energy and intensity
irritably
vsangrily
8 4.1

In an annoyed or impatient way

is the overall manner of strong displeasure including anger
indignantly
vsangrily
7 5.0

In an angry way because something seems unfair

is general displeasure without the specific unfairness focus
sourly
vsangrily
4 6.4

In a way that shows anger or dislike

is the plain term for displeasure without long bitter feeling
heatedly
vsangrily
3 5.1

In a way that shows strong feelings, often anger

is a general word for displeasure without strong passion
belligerently
vsangrily
2 7.6

In an angry and unfriendly way that shows you want to fight

is simple strong displeasure not necessarily aiming for conflict
nastily
vsangrily
2 5.1

In an unpleasant, angry, or mean way

is simple displeasure without the added spite or meanness
resentfully
vsangrily
1 5.8

Feeling angry because someone treated you unfairly

is plain displeasure rather than long lasting bitterness about unfairness
testily
vsangrily
1 7.6

In a short angry way that shows you are annoyed

is general strong displeasure rather than small petulant responses
irately
vsangrily
1 6.8

In an angry way

is the broader adverb for general strong displeasure without extra irritation focus
wrathfully
vsangrily
  • Literature
1 7.3

In a very angry way

is about strong displeasure but less focused on moral outrage
huffily
vsangrily
1 7.8

To act in an annoyed or offended way

is general displeasure not necessarily proud or offended in tone
exasperatedly
vsangrily
1 7.2

In an annoyed way that shows you are very tired of something

is general displeasure rather than a clear loss of patience
lividly
vsangrily
8.1

In a way that shows extreme anger or a dark blue-gray color

is similar but often implies less extreme or shocked emotion
ragingly
vsangrily
7.0

In a very strong, angry, or violent way

is the common manner that is less extreme in fury
seethingly
vsangrily
8.2

In a very angry or very active way

is outward display of displeasure rather than hidden simmering agitation
acrimoniously
vsangrily
8.1

In a bitter, angry way during a disagreement

is less about personal bitterness and more about simple displeasure
acridly
vsangrily
8.2

In a sharp, bitter way that hurts people with words

is the general manner of displeasure rather than only biting tone
scoldingly
vsangrily
6.4

To say things in an angry way to show you are unhappy with someone

is the general manner showing displeasure not limited to corrective speech
snippily
vsangrily
7.7

In a short, sharp way that shows annoyance

is broader displeasure rather than brief curt or rude replies
irritatedly
vsangrily
3.9

In an annoyed and impatient way

is general displeasure that can include stronger anger

Antonyms

149 1.3

In a calm and quiet way without violence

110 1.0

In a calm, steady way without showing anger or nervousness

How Angry

furiously
38 3.0
angrily
58 1.0
irritably
8 4.1

Surface Forms

angrily positive

Morphology

angrily = angry (transparent) = angry + ly

Formed by the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' from the adjective 'angry', so the manner meaning is directly predictable.

Etymology

Angrily comes from angry + the ending -ly, and angry is related to the common word anger and an old word meaning 'sorrow' or 'trouble'. So, to act angrily is to act with strong upset or displeasure.