grumpily

Examples

• All

• John, dressed in what might be a respectable business suit if it fit him better, mutters grumpily as he pours himself a cup of coffee.

  Fiction book (1995)

• "I'm not going to school today," she said grumpily, crossing her arms and pouting.

• "What are you doing here?" Jack asked grumpily.

  Fiction book (2000)

• Not, she reminded herself grumpily, that anyone had ever expressed an interest in taking her out.

  Fiction book (1990)

• Still, the session ran beyond midnight, and the Council grumpily opted to continue the meeting until August 28.

  Blog text (8)

• "You finally gonna marry him?" she asked grumpily when Paxton mentioned Peter.

  Fiction book (1990)

• When Everett said grumpily that he wanted no dessert or coffee, no one else did either.

  Fiction book (1990)

• "I suppose you can take anything as correct," Silviu said somewhat grumpily, but raised no further objection.

  Fiction book (2001)

• "Okay," said Clift grumpily and subsided.

  Fiction book (1994)

• "Someday when you're dying," he called to his captor, who watched him grumpily, "you'll know you did the right thing."

  Fiction book (1996)

Synonyms

S

sullenly

vsgrumpily

4 6.8

A quiet, angry way of showing you are upset

is sulky but may be less defined by silent gloom

S

sourly

vsgrumpily

4 6.4

In a way that shows anger or dislike

is sulkier and focuses more on bad temper than bitterness

P

petulantly

vsgrumpily

2 8.1

In a childish, annoyed way that shows impatience

is sulkier and less childlike in its expression

T

testily

vsgrumpily

1 7.6

In a short angry way that shows you are annoyed

is sulkier and more brooding than quick irritation

C

crossly

vsgrumpily

1 4.0

In an annoyed or angry way

is more sulky and less openly angry or direct

M

moodily

vsgrumpily

1 6.0

In a sad or gloomy way that shows someone is unhappy

is sulky and specifically shows bad temper or sulking

S

sulkily

vsgrumpily

1 7.5

By being quiet and not joining others to show someone is annoyed

is sulky too but can include more general bad temper

C

churlishly

vsgrumpily

• Formal

1 9.5

In a rude or unfriendly way

is sulkier and focuses on mood rather than rudeness

Q

querulously

vsgrumpily

1 9.4

In a complaining way that shows annoyance

is sulkier and less about overt complaining tone

D

dourly

vsgrumpily

1 8.4

In a serious, unfriendly way that shows dislike

is more openly bad-tempered and irritable rather than simply gloomy

G

grouchily

vsgrumpily

5.8

In a bad mood and complaining

is the same meaning but slightly more neutral in tone

C

crankily

vsgrumpily

6.0

In a bad-tempered, easily annoyed way

is sulkier and quieter rather than openly irritable

C

crabbily

vsgrumpily

7.0

In a bad mood and easily annoyed

is sulkier and more withdrawn than voiced annoyance

L

lumpishly

vsgrumpily

• Archaic

9.8

To act quietly because you feel angry or sad

is sulky but less focused on gloom and heaviness

S

surlily

vsgrumpily

9.9

In a rude, unfriendly way

is more sulky and less openly rude or hostile

B

biliously

vsgrumpily

• Literature

9.5

In an angry and unpleasant way that shows annoyance

is sulkier but less about physical unease and more mood

G

grumblingly

vsgrumpily

6.3

In a low, complaining way that shows you are unhappy

is sulky and centers on mood rather than explicit complaint

P

poutingly

vsgrumpily

8.9

In a way that shows someone is upset by pushing the lips forward

is sulky too but can include broader bad temper signs

Antonyms

H

happily

279 1.0

Do something in a cheerful way

C

cheerfully

34 1.0

In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help

How Grumpy

sulkily

1 7.5

petulantly

2 8.1

grumpily

1 3.0

crossly

1 4.0

irritably

8 4.1

Surface Forms

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