crossly

[ kraws-lee, kros- ]

adverb

1. in a cross or angry manner.

Word History and Origins

Origin of crossly¹

First recorded in 1585–95; cross + -ly

Example Sentences

“I know what guitars sound like,” Grandmother said crossly.

From Literature

She scurried up Hazel’s side and curled around her neck, chittering crossly as if to say: Where have you been?

From Literature

“Why did you not ask for it in the first place?” he said crossly.

From Literature

“Really, this was the last straw,” Henry said crossly.

From Literature

“But this make it taste better!” he said crossly to Baachan.

From Literature

Related Words

• bitterly
• fiercely
• furiously
• heatedly
• hotly
• indignantly
• madly
• savagely
• sharply
• violently