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angrily

angrily

43 1.0
In a way that shows anger
  • adverb
  • /ˈæŋɡrɪli/
: 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

sharply
vsangrily
39 2.8

In a harsh, angry way when speaking to someone

is emotional displeasure rather than mainly critical tone
bitterly
vsangrily
34 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
furiously
vsangrily
16 3.0

In a very angry and energetic way

is similar but less extreme in energy and intensity
indignantly
vsangrily
5 5.0

In an angry way because something seems unfair

is general displeasure without the specific unfairness focus
irritably
vsangrily
4 4.1

In an annoyed or impatient way

is the overall manner of strong displeasure including anger
sourly
vsangrily
3 6.4

In a way that shows anger or dislike

is the plain term for displeasure without long bitter feeling
heatedly
vsangrily
2 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
2 5.8

Feeling angry because someone treated you unfairly

is plain displeasure rather than long lasting bitterness about unfairness
testily
vsangrily
2 7.6

In a short angry way that shows you are annoyed

is general strong displeasure rather than small petulant responses
huffily
vsangrily
1 7.8

To act in an annoyed or offended way

is general displeasure not necessarily proud or offended in tone
wrathfully
vsangrily
  • Literature
1 7.3

In a very angry way

is about strong displeasure but less focused on moral outrage
irately
vsangrily
1 6.8

In an angry way

is the broader adverb for general strong displeasure without extra irritation focus
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
irritatedly
vsangrily
1 3.9

In an annoyed and impatient way

is general displeasure that can include stronger anger
acrimoniously
vsangrily
1 8.1

In a bitter, angry way during a disagreement

is less about personal bitterness and more about simple displeasure
ragingly
vsangrily
1 7.0

In a very strong, angry, or violent way

is the common manner that is less extreme in fury
snippily
vsangrily
1 7.7

In a short, sharp way that shows annoyance

is broader displeasure rather than brief curt or rude replies
scoldingly
vsangrily
1 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
lividly
vsangrily
1 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
acridly
vsangrily
1 8.2

In a sharp, bitter way that hurts people with words

is the general manner of displeasure rather than only biting tone
seethingly
vsangrily
1 8.2

In a very angry or very active way

is outward display of displeasure rather than hidden simmering agitation

Antonyms

120 1.3

In a calm and quiet way without violence

97 1.0

In a calm, steady way without showing anger or nervousness

How Angry

furiously
16 3.0
angrily
43 1.0
irritably
4 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.