- crossly
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crossly
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Crossly — Cross ly, adv. Athwart; adversely; unfortunately; peevishly; fretfully; with ill humor. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
crossly — adv. Crossly is used with these verbs: ↑ask, ↑mutter, ↑reply, ↑say … Collocations dictionary
crossly — cross ► NOUN 1) a mark, object, or figure formed by two short intersecting lines or pieces (+ or x). 2) an upright post with a transverse bar, as used in antiquity for crucifixion. 3) a cross shaped decoration awarded for bravery or indicating… … English terms dictionary
crossly — adverb in an ill natured manner she looked at her husband crossly • Syn: ↑grouchily, ↑grumpily • Derived from adjective: ↑grumpy (for: ↑grumpily), ↑grouchy … Useful english dictionary
crossly adv — I want to go over to the other side of the road, but I m too chicken, said Tom crossly … English expressions
crossly — adverb see cross III … New Collegiate Dictionary
crossly — /kraws lee, kros /, adv. in a cross or angry manner. [1585 95; CROSS + LY] * * * … Universalium
crossly — adverb In a cross manner … Wiktionary
crossly — adv. angrily, irritably … English contemporary dictionary
grouchily — adverb in an ill natured manner she looked at her husband crossly • Syn: ↑crossly, ↑grumpily • Derived from adjective: ↑grumpy (for: ↑grumpily), ↑grouchy, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
