angrily

[ang-gruh-lee]

adverb

1. in a manner born of or expressing anger or strong resentment: responding angrily to the sanctions.

   stomping off angrily;

   responding angrily to the sanctions.

2. in a threatening or ominous manner: branches angrily thrashing the window.

   angrily waving his finger;

   branches angrily thrashing the window.

Word History and Origins

Origin of angrily¹

First recorded in 1375–1400; late Middle English; angry ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

Young disabled people have reacted angrily to the first significant changes to the Motability scheme made since it was launched nearly 50 years ago.

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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.

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My ears are filled with the sounds of mmoatia crying out angrily—until I hear my father’s voice telling me to hit back.

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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.

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Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.

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