snappily
1
5.9
- adverb
- /ˈsnæpɪli/
- "In San Francisco," Gabby answered snappily, not inclined to say more.
Examples
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The teacher spoke snappily to the students who were not paying attention, wanting to regain control of the classroom.
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She replied snappily when asked about her weekend plans, clearly annoyed by the question.
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When I asked him for help, he responded snappily, making it clear he was not interested in assisting.
Synonyms
45
3.5
In a severe or unkind way that feels unpleasant
43
1.0
In a way that shows anger
39
2.8
In a harsh, angry way when speaking to someone
36
4.6
In a direct way that is not polite
24
1.3
In a way that is not polite and shows no respect
4
6.0
In a short, rude way that shows you are annoyed
3
6.3
Talk in a rough, unfriendly way
3
7.4
In a short, rude way that shows little patience
2
7.6
In a short angry way that shows you are annoyed
1
6.9
In a rude or impolite way
1
8.1
In an annoyed, grumpy way
1
7.1
In a rude or unfriendly way
1
7.8
To act in an annoyed or offended way
1
7.4
In a very sharp and hurtful way, often about cold or criticism
1
4.5
In a rude, quick way that stops the conversation
1
6.5
In a harsh, rude way that upsets people when speaking or acting
1
6.0
In a bad-tempered, easily annoyed way
1
9.5
In a rude or unfriendly way
1
7.8
In a short, rude way that shows annoyance
1
7.7
In a short, sharp way that shows annoyance
1
8.4
In an angry, sharp way that shows someone is annoyed
1
9.9
In a rude, unfriendly way
1
8.2
In a sharp, bitter way that hurts people with words
1
7.8
In a quick sharp way that shows impatience
Speaking or acting in a harsh, biting way
Antonyms
How Abrupt
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Snappily also comes from snap in the sense of a quick, sharp bite or sound, so a 'snap' can feel short and sharp. That's why snappily can mean giving a quick, curt, or irritable reply.