growl
verb (used without object)
to utter a deep guttural sound of anger or hostility.
growlingly
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a word derived from
growl.
Example Sentences
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Mr Simnel rather growlingly assented to the request.
From The King's Daughters by Emily Sarah Holt
"What 'work' are you going to do?" the doctor asked, rather growlingly.
From Daisy in the Field by Susan Warner
The young fellow was glad when Pap Himes began to speak growlingly.
From The Power and the Glory by Arthur Ignatius Keller
All right, maybe I don't," Mr. Oliver returned growlingly to his meal, only to break out a moment later, "The Kirkwoods!
From Saturday's Child by Kathleen Thompson Norris
"Well, can't yer speak?" questioned the same voice, growlingly.
From Beth Norvell A Romance of the West by Randall Parrish
