Crossly/ˈkrɔːsli/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Tone Shows the speaker's irritation or annoyance rather than just being straightforward or neutral. He asked crossly why dinner wasn't ready yet. Pro Tip 2/3Negative Feelings Conveys the speaker's negative emotions, signaling displeasure or a short temper. She replied crossly when interrupted during her work. Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Varies Intensity can range from mildly annoyed to very angry based on context. His tone grew crossly as the argument continued.