peevishly Definition
showing annoyance, irritation, or bad mood in a petty or unreasonably impatient way.
Using peevishly: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "peevishly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She answered peevishly when asked about her work.
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He peevishly complained about the food being too cold.
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The child stomped peevishly when told to clean up his toys.
peevishly Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: peevishly in Brief
'Peevishly' [ˈpiːvɪʃli] is an adverb used to describe someone who is showing annoyance, irritation, or bad mood in a petty or unreasonably impatient way. It is often used to describe someone's tone of voice or behavior, as in 'She answered peevishly when asked about her work.'
