angrily

American  

[ang-gruh-lee] / ˈæŋ grə li /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of angrily

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

Example Sentences

Somalia reacted angrily Friday after Israel formally recognised its northern region of Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state" -- the first country country to do so.

From Barron's

After ignoring it a couple of times, I answered and angrily reminded Evan that I was off for the day.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Cambodian official responded angrily to the destruction of the statue of the Hindu deity Vishnu, after more than two weeks of military clashes between the neighbours.

From Barron's

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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