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IRRITABLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does irritably mean?
• IRRITABLY (adverb)
The adverb IRRITABLY has 2 senses:
1. in a petulant manner
2. in an irritable manner
Familiarity information: IRRITABLY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a petulant manner
Synonyms:
irritably; pettishly; petulantly; testily
Context example:
he said testily: 'Go away!'
Pertainym:
irritable (easily irritated or annoyed)
Sense 2
Meaning:
In an irritable manner
Context example:
she had become irritably exact
Pertainym:
irritable (easily irritated or annoyed)
Context examples
"You are a devil," Martin cried irritably.
(Martin Eden, by Jack London)
The blankets in the other bunk stirred irritably.
(White Fang, by Jack London)
His mate warned him irritably away, and he curled up and slept in the entrance.
(White Fang, by Jack London)
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