CEFR B2

crossly

adverb

Meaning

In a way that shows annoyance or anger.

Examples

She slammed the door crossly.
He answered the question crossly, clearly annoyed by the interruption.

Synonyms: angrily, irritably, petulantly, indignantly

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crossly (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɒs.li/

Definition

In a way that shows annoyance or anger.

Examples

She slammed the door crossly.
He answered the question crossly, clearly annoyed by the interruption.
When his favorite team lost, he complained crossly about the referee's decisions.

How to Use crossly

crossly at (prepositional phrase): Showing annoyance towards someone or something. — "She looked crossly at the mess her children had made."
crossly about (prepositional phrase): Expressing annoyance regarding a specific issue or event. — "He complained crossly about the delay."

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