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indignantly
[ in-dig-nuhnt-lee ]
adverb
- with a sense of injury or strong displeasure at something considered unjust, insulting, or offensive:
If you speak to Canadians about annexation to the United States, they indignantly repudiate the idea.
Other Words From
- half-in·dig·nant·ly adverb
- su·per·in·dig·nant·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of indignantly1
Example Sentences
At this point, you’re no doubt indignant and demanding I show my math.
Oh, yes, and anyone anywhere who has ever indignantly, pompously posed the question: Do you know who I am?
For starters, Khalidi indignantly dismisses what he calls “the canard regarding the Palace Hotel.”
"I told them there was not an Indian in this village would steal cattle," said Ramona, indignantly.
Nancy Watling deigned no reply to his farewell salutation, but walked indignantly across her moon-lighted lawn.
Marmont indignantly refused to go in such a capacity, and a permanent estrangement nearly took place.
Indignantly I deny the false statement, charging him with abetting the conspiracy to involve my comrades.
She is never more than half inclined to do 200 anything, answered Tessa indignantly.
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