Moodily
/ˈmuːdɪli/
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Mood
Use 'moodily' to describe someone who is expressing negative emotions, like sadness or anger. 
She answered the phone moodily, her voice barely hiding her frustration.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Rude
'Moodily' doesn't always mean someone is being rude; they could be lost in their own problems. 
Mark sat moodily in the corner, not because he was rude, but because he was worried.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Actions
'Moodily' can be paired with physical actions to show the mood affects behavior. 
She flung her bag moodily across the room after hearing the bad news.
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