adv
Meaning 1
In a surly manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
surlily
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adverb
Meaning 2
in a churlish manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- the store owner treated his customers churlishly
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: churlishly
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From surly + -ly.