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peevishly

[ˈpiːvɪʃli]

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!

  • Example

    She answered peevishly when asked about her work.

  • Example

    He peevishly complained about the food being too cold.

  • Example

    The child stomped peevishly when told to clean up his toys.

peevishly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for peevishly

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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.'