ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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