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CROSSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does crossly mean?
• CROSSLY (adverb)
The adverb CROSSLY has 1 sense:
1. in an ill-natured manner
Familiarity information: CROSSLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an ill-natured manner
Synonyms:
Context example:
she looked at her husband crossly
Pertainym:
cross (annoyed and irritable)
Context examples
Crossly it has a polypoid appearance and usually arises from the middle or lower third of the esophagus.
(Esophageal Spindle Cell Carcinoma, NCI Thesaurus)
Ought to have called me before,' he said crossly.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
I should think she'd hate to poke herself where she isn't wanted, said Jo crossly, for she disliked the trouble of overseeing a fidgety child when she wanted to enjoy herself.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
Mr. Cutter was in a hurry and said 'No', rather crossly, so she was going away, looking hungry and sorry, when Mr. Laurence hooked up a big fish with the crooked end of his cane and held it out to her.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
"I hate that word hulking," objected Tom crossly, "even in kidding."
(The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald)
"Listen, Tom. If you're such a snob, why did you invite him to lunch?" demanded Jordan crossly.
(The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald)
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