0%

waspishly

W w

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /waspish.lei/
    • /waspish.lei/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /waspish.lei/

Definition of waspishly word

  • noun waspishly In a waspish manner. 1

Information block about the term

Parts of speech for Waspishly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

waspishly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

waspishly usage trend in Literature

This diagram is provided by Google Ngram Viewer

Synonyms for waspishly

adverb waspishly

  • irritably — easily irritated or annoyed; readily excited to impatience or anger.
  • touchy — apt to take offense on slight provocation; irritable: He is very touchy when he's sick.
  • irascibly — easily provoked to anger; very irritable: an irascible old man.
  • cantankerously — In a cantankerous manner.
  • peevish — cross, querulous, or fretful, as from vexation or discontent: a peevish youngster.

Antonyms for waspishly

adverb waspishly

  • affably — pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite: an affable and courteous gentleman.
  • affectionately — showing, indicating, or characterized by affection or love; fondly tender: an affectionate embrace.

See also

Matching words

Was this page helpful?
Yes No
Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page
Tell us why?