
Moodily
Negative 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.
Not 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.
Physical 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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