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touchily

/ˈtʌtʃ.ɪ.li/

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adverb

/ˈtʌtʃ.ɪ.li/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'в обидчивой или раздражительной манере'. Описывает поведение, характеризующееся чрезмерной чувствительностью или склонностью быстро обижаться.

An adverb meaning 'in an easily offended or irritable manner.' It describes behavior characterized by excessive sensitivity or a tendency to take offense quickly.

  1. In an irritable mannerC1formal

    In a way that shows someone is easily upset or offended.

    ruОбидчиво

    • He responded touchily to the criticism.
    • She touchily defended her position in the debate.
    • The manager touchily rejected any suggestions for change.

    Synonymscrosslygrumpilyhuffilyirritablypeevishlypetulantlysnappishlytestily

    Antonymscalmlyimpassivelyserenelyunconcernedly

Forms
  • more touchily comparative form
  • most touchily superlative form