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testily

/ˈtɛs.tɪ.li/

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adverb

/ˈtɛs.tɪ.li/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «раздражительно или нетерпеливо». Описывает речь или поведение, которое выдает раздражение или вспыльчивость, часто используется в повествовательных контекстах для передачи настроения персонажа.

An adverb meaning "in an irritable or impatient manner." It describes speech or behavior that shows annoyance or a short temper, often used in narrative contexts to convey a character's mood.

  1. Irritably or impatientlyC1formal

    In a manner that shows annoyance or irritation, often with a short temper.

    ruРаздражённо

    • 'I already told you,' she said testily.
    • He responded testily to the repeated questions.
    • The manager testily dismissed the suggestion.

    Synonymsbrusquelycrosslycurtlygrumpilyimpatientlyirritablypeevishlypetulantlysharplysnappishly

    Antonymsamiablycalmlygood-naturedlypatientlypleasantly

Forms
  • more testily comparative form
  • most testily superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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