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pettishly

/ˈpɛt.ɪʃ.li/

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adverb

/ˈpɛt.ɪʃ.li/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «в раздражительной или сварливой манере» или «с детским раздражением». Описывает поведение, характеризующееся капризным или угрюмым недовольством по пустякам.

An adverb meaning "in a peevish or ill-tempered manner" or "with childish irritation." It describes behavior characterized by fretful or sulky annoyance over trivial matters.

  1. In a petulant mannerC1formal

    Acting in a way that shows childish irritation or bad temper over trivial matters.

    ruКапризно

    • She pettishly refused to eat her vegetables.
    • He pettishly slammed the door when he didn't get his way.
    • The child pettishly crossed his arms and turned away.

    Synonymscrosslygrumpilyirritablypeevishlyquerulouslysnappishlysulkilytestily

    Antonymsamiablycalmlycheerfullygood-naturedlypleasantly

Forms
  • more pettishly comparative form
  • most pettishly superlative form