indignantly

[ in-dig-nuhnt-lee ]

adverb

1. 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

indignant ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

“Why are you doing this?” he asked indignantly.

From Los Angeles Times

“You cut me!” the arms and leg screamed indignantly, rising into the air as if by magic.

From Literature

Some of the immigrants are furious, shouting indignantly in Spanish and Creole.

From BBC

Chalk is enthralling as Baldwin, especially in a scene-chewing monologue near the close of his visit in which he indignantly lambastes Capote’s self-pity amid his incredible fortune.

From Salon

“You think I was ever some filthy little child playing in the gutter?” the chauffeur asked indignantly.

From Literature

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