adv
Meaning 1
In a grumpy manner; in a cranky manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
grumpily
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/ˈɡɹʌmpɪli/
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rhymes with -ʌmpɪli
adverb
Meaning 2
in an ill-natured manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- she looked at her husband crossly
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: crossly, grouchily
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English grumpy Middle English -ly English -ly English grumpily From grumpy + -ly.