petulantly

[ˈpɛtjʊləntli]

petulantly Definition

in a bad-tempered or childish way.

Using petulantly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "petulantly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She petulantly refused to eat her vegetables.

  • Example

    He answered petulantly when asked about his grades.

  • Example

    The child stomped away petulantly when told he couldn't have candy.

petulantly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for petulantly

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Summary: petulantly in Brief

The adverb 'petulantly' [ˈpɛtjʊləntli] describes behavior that is bad-tempered or childish. It is often used to describe someone who is sulking, peevish, or testy. Examples of its use include 'She petulantly refused to eat her vegetables.' and 'He answered petulantly when asked about his grades.'