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- /waspish.lei/
- /waspish.lei/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /waspish.lei/
Definition of waspishly word
- noun waspishly In a waspish manner. 1
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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 ViewerSynonyms 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.
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