grumpily

IPA/ˈɡrʌmpɪli/
IPA/ˈɡrʌmpɪli/

grumpily — adverb

1. behaving in a discontented manner and expressing annoyance through short, cross

1.副詞B2
釋義

behaving in a discontented manner and expressing annoyance through short, cross remarks or a sullen mood

例句

Apinya grumpily told her roommate that the music was much too loud for studying.

grumpily + told [someone] + that-clause

Marco grumpily shut the refrigerator door after finding no leftovers for lunch.

grumpily + shut [object] — physical sign of irritation

同義詞
  • irritably

    emphasises annoyance more than complaining; sounds slightly more formal.

  • sulkily

    focuses on silent, offended withdrawal rather than verbal complaining.

  • crossly

    very similar but more common in British English; can sound a bit dated.

反義詞
  • cheerfully

    direct opposite — acting in a happy, willing way.

  • good-naturedly

    implies a pleasant, easy-going attitude rather than annoyance.

常見錯誤

❌She grumpily laughed at the joke.
✅She grumpily complained about the noise.
💡grumpily describes annoyed or discontented behaviour, not a moment of amusement.
❌He answered grumpily when the stranger asked for directions.
✅He grumpily told the stranger he did not know the way.
💡the adverb must modify a verb that conveys a grumpy manner; a neutral verb like 'answered' needs surrounding context to carry the annoyed tone.