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crossly

[ kraws-lee, kros- ]

/ ˈkrɔs li, ˈkrɒs- /

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adverb

in a cross or angry manner.

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without interest or significance; dull; insipid.

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Words nearby crossly

crossing over, crossjack, crosslet, crosslight, crossline, crossly, crossman, crossness, crossopterygian, crossover, crossover distortion

Origin of crossly

First recorded in 1585–95; cross + -ly

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for crossly

"I do think you children might have kept yourselves decently clean until breakfast time," she snapped, crossly.
Anxious Audrey|Mabel Quiller-Couch
"I don't suppose you care for the girl," said Sir Thomas, crossly.
Ralph the Heir|Anthony Trollope
"Well, I'm not going to make a fool of myself by running after you," said Norah crossly.
Helena's Path|Anthony Hope
Well, remarked Mabel, crossly, I wish shed come right now and do it.
Girls of Highland Hall|Carolyn Watson Rankin

Exactly,” agreed Jean crossly, “but what I want to know is–how.
Betty Wales Freshman|Edith K. Dunton

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