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Meaning of angrily
The primary meaning of the word "angrily" is to feel or express strong anger or annoyance.
Etymology of angrily
The word "angrily" comes from the Old English word "angry", which is derived from "ang" meaning pain, and the suffix "-ry" forming an adjective, and the adverbial suffix "-ly" added to form an adverb.
Historically, the word has been used to describe intense emotions of anger, displeasure, or hostility, and its usage has evolved over time to encompass various shades of meaning related to anger and annoyance.
Synonyms
furiously
irately
indignantly
resentfully
bitterly
hostilely
aggressively
violently
fiercely
intensely
passionately
heatedly
stormily
tempestuously
wrathfully
crossly
testily
snappishly
irritably
petulantly
waspishly
acrimoniously
cantankerously
cantanishly
rancorously
spleenfully
cholerically
biliously
irefully
infuriatedly
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "angrily" as feeling or showing anger, typically in a loud or violent way.
- It can also imply a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility.
Usage Examples
- The manager spoke angrily to the employee about the mistake.
- She reacted angrily to the news of the price increase.
- He drove angrily, weaving in and out of lanes.
Antonyms
calmly
peacefully
gently
softly
quietly
mildly
meekly
tamely
subdued
restrained
composed
placidly
serenely
tranquilly
silently
still
soberly
sedately
demurely
primly
properly
respectfully