What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
irritatedly
Example
She spoke irritatedly when she found out her flight was delayed. [irritatedly: adverb]
Example
He responded irritatedly to the repeated questions. [irritatedly: adverb]
testily
Example
He answered testily when asked about his whereabouts. [testily: adverb]
Example
She spoke testily to the customer service representative. [testily: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Irritatedly is more commonly used than testily in everyday language, and is more versatile in terms of formality.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between irritatedly and testily?
Irritatedly is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, while testily is typically associated with a more informal tone.
