Surlily
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Surlily is an adverb meaning In a surly manner.
Meaning
In a surly manner.
Example Sentences
One of the biggest and most redoubted of the Black Family was now in that seat of dignity, and, refusing surlily to yield it at Jasper's rude summons, was seized by the scuff of the neck, and literally hurled on the table in front.
Synonyms for surlily
Depending on context, synonyms include churlishly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include churlishly, sulkily, sourly, sassily, sullenly, sourishly.
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