ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Crossly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Crossly is an adverb meaning In a cross manner; angrily.

Meaning

In a cross manner; angrily.

Example Sentences

'What do you want, Miss?' he asked, rather crossly.
You have the money, but if you want to be mean / Why keep your money (this crossly) and go along

Synonyms for crossly

Depending on context, synonyms include grumpily, grouchily.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include grumpily, grouchily, cross-handedly, crosslinearly, crosshandedly, traversely.

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