angrily
Americanadverb
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in a manner born of or expressing anger or strong resentment: responding angrily to the sanctions.
stomping off angrily;
responding angrily to the sanctions.
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in a threatening or ominous manner: branches angrily thrashing the window.
angrily waving his finger;
branches angrily thrashing the window.
Etymology
Origin of angrily
First recorded in 1375–1400; late Middle English; angry ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Above the crackle of the fire he heard Renn muttering angrily.
From Literature
“What business is it of hers where I go?” he says angrily.
From Literature
The rain pours down so often that you can’t help but snort when the film cuts to Whitford’s granddad angrily watering his lawn.
From Los Angeles Times
"We blame the state in its entirety," she said angrily.
From Barron's
ABC quickly muted the live feed, leaving an audio-free passage during which viewers tried to read Smith’s lips as he angrily yelled at Rock.
From Salon
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