Crossly
adverb
In an annoyed or angry way.
She looked at him crossly and stormed out of the room.
Often appears as...
- looked crossly
- said crossly
adverb
In an annoyed or angry way.
She looked at him crossly and stormed out of the room.
Often appears as...
- looked crossly
- said crossly
Definition 1 of 1
Pro 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.
Pro 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.
Pro 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.
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