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- [kraws-lee, kros-]
- /ˈkrɔs li, ˈkrɒs-/
- /krɒs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kraws-lee, kros-]
- /ˈkrɔs li, ˈkrɒs-/
Definitions of crossly word
- adverb crossly in a cross or angry manner. 1
- noun crossly In a cross manner. 1
- adverb crossly angrily 1
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Origin of crossly
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; cross + -ly
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Crossly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crossly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
crossly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for crossly
adv crossly
- furiously — full of fury, violent passion, or rage; extremely angry; enraged: He was furious about the accident.
- madly — insanely or wildly: The old witch cackled madly.
- violently — acting with or characterized by uncontrolled, strong, rough force: a violent earthquake.
- fiercely — menacingly wild, savage, or hostile: fierce animals; a fierce look.
- sharply — having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
adverb crossly
- grumpily — surly or ill-tempered; discontentedly or sullenly irritable; grouchy.
- angrily — feeling or showing anger or strong resentment (usually followed by at, with, or about): to be angry at the dean; to be angry about the snub.
- impatiently — not patient; not accepting delay, opposition, pain, etc., with calm or patience.
- make it snappy — apt to snap or bite; snappish, as a dog.
Antonyms for crossly
adv crossly
- mildly — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- calmly — You can use calmly to emphasize that someone is behaving in a very controlled or ordinary way in a frightening or unusual situation.
- softly — yielding readily to touch or pressure; easily penetrated, divided, or changed in shape; not hard or stiff: a soft pillow.
- quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
adverb crossly
- good-natured — having or showing a pleasant, kindly disposition; amiable: a warm, good-natured person.
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