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pettishly

/ˈpɛt.ɪʃ.li/

Tradução: Advérbio que significa "de maneira irritadiça ou mal-humorada" ou "com irritação infantil". Descreve um comportamento caracterizado por descontentamento caprichoso, queixoso ou rabugento por coisas insignificantes.

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adverb

/ˈpɛt.ɪʃ.li/C2formal
  • ptAdvérbio que significa "de maneira irritadiça ou mal-humorada" ou "com irritação infantil". Descreve um comportamento caracterizado por descontentamento caprichoso, queixoso ou rabugento por coisas insignificantes.

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.

    ptCom birra

    • 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.

    Sinônimoscrosslygrumpilyirritablypeevishlyquerulouslysnappishlysulkilytestily

    Antônimosamiablycalmlycheerfullygood-naturedlypleasantly

Formas
  • more pettishly comparative form
  • most pettishly superlative form