indignantly
adverb
with a sense of injury or strong displeasure at something considered unjust, insulting, or offensive.
half-indignantly
-
a word derived from
indignantly.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“But why were you starving?” said Waller half-indignantly.
From The New Forest Spy by W.D.E. Evans
"Jack said yuh could lie; he didn't say—" "By gracious, you'd think I was necked up with a whole bunch uh George Washingtons!" growled Andy, half-indignantly.
From The Happy Family by B. M. Bower
"Say, do you think I'm as foolish as I look?" blurted Eph, half-indignantly.
From The Submarine Boys' Trial Trip "Making Good" as Young Experts by Victor G. Durham
"Why not?" said Helena half-indignantly, as they hurried towards the barn in which the car had been driven.
From Helena by Mrs. Humphry Ward
"I wouldn't go with you for a hundred dollars," said Harry half-indignantly, turning away.
From Who Are Happiest? and Other Stories by T. S. (Timothy Shay) Arthur
