grumpy
adjective
surly or ill-tempered; discontentedly or sullenly irritable; grouchy.
grumpily
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a word derived from
grumpy.
Example Sentences
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After receiving such a phone call on Sunday night, Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk grumpily told his podcast audience on Monday, “I’m done talking about Epstein for the time being.”
From Salon ● Jul. 16, 2025
He had to, he said grumpily the other day, “to explain why I am driving so slowly.”
From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
The image of the snobby curmudgeon, grumpily tapping out dismissive notices in a bathrobe and carpet slippers, has long been out of date.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2021
Though Rosenblatt grumpily refused to look at Matthews, the “Hardball” host “extended nothing but bonhomie to me, smiling and nodding graciously.”
From Washington Post ● Jun. 4, 2020
“You’re the weirdo who eats chocolate,” Maya said grumpily.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
