angrily
Americanadverb
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in a manner born of or expressing anger or strong resentment: responding angrily to the sanctions.
stomping off angrily;
responding angrily to the sanctions.
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in a threatening or ominous manner: branches angrily thrashing the window.
angrily waving his finger;
branches angrily thrashing the window.
Etymology
Origin of angrily
First recorded in 1375–1400; late Middle English; angry ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Young disabled people have reacted angrily to the first significant changes to the Motability scheme made since it was launched nearly 50 years ago.
From BBC
Brody, who wasn’t placed in custody and must remain confined to his residence, shook his head while the verdict was read and angrily stomped out of the courtroom while the judge went over procedural matters.
Poland blames Russia for what it says are multiple incidents of sabotage since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, accusations angrily denied by the Kremlin.
From Barron's
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
From BBC
In 15 states and two provinces, we had no close calls, no one pulling behind and honking angrily, no one passing dangerously close and yelling “Get off the road,” not a single middle finger.
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