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- [kwer-uh-luh s, kwer-yuh-]
- /ˈkwɛr ə ləs, ˈkwɛr yə-/
- /ˈkwer.ʊ.ləs/
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- [kwer-uh-luh s, kwer-yuh-]
- /ˈkwɛr ə ləs, ˈkwɛr yə-/
Definitions of querulously word
- adjective querulously full of complaints; complaining. 1
- adjective querulously characterized by or uttered in complaint; peevish: a querulous tone; constant querulous reminders of things to be done. 1
- noun querulously With grumbling, complaining, or whining. 1
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Origin of querulously
First appearance:
before 1490 One of the 26% oldest English words
1490-1500; < Latin querulus, equivalent to quer(ī) to complain + -ulus -ulous
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Parts of speech for Querulously
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
querulously popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% 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.
querulously usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for querulously
adverb querulously
- critically — inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily.
- complainingly — In a complaining manner; peevishly.
- fussily — excessively busy with trifles; anxious or particular about petty details.
- carpingly — In a carping manner.
- negatively — expressing or containing negation or denial: a negative response to the question.
Antonyms for querulously
adverb querulously
- positively — with certainty; absolutely: The statement is positively true.
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