Grumpily

/ˈɡrʌmpɪli/
adverb

In a bad-tempered or sulky way.

He grumpily accepted the chores he was given.
Visual representation of "grumpily" - In a bad-tempered or sulky way

Often appears as...

  • grumpily mutter
  • grumpily remarked
adverb

In a bad-tempered or sulky way.

He grumpily accepted the chores he was given.
Visual representation of "grumpily" - In a bad-tempered or sulky way

Often appears as...

  • grumpily mutter
  • grumpily remarked
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Visual representation of "grumpily"
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Negative Mood

Use 'grumpily' to describe actions done with annoyance or irritability.

Illustration for Negative Mood
She grumpily slammed the door after the argument.
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Not Always Loud

'Grumpily' can express quiet discontent, not just noisy complaints.

Illustration for Not Always Loud
He grumpily scrolled through his phone, ignoring everyone.
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Body Language

When 'grumpily' is used, imagine a person's body language as unhappy or displeased.

Illustration for Body Language
She grumpily packed her bag, her shoulders hunched.
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Negative Mood

Use 'grumpily' to describe actions done with annoyance or irritability.

Illustration for Negative Mood
She grumpily slammed the door after the argument.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Always Loud

'Grumpily' can express quiet discontent, not just noisy complaints.

Illustration for Not Always Loud
He grumpily scrolled through his phone, ignoring everyone.
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Body Language

When 'grumpily' is used, imagine a person's body language as unhappy or displeased.

Illustration for Body Language
She grumpily packed her bag, her shoulders hunched.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negative Mood

Use 'grumpily' to describe actions done with annoyance or irritability.

Illustration for Negative Mood
She grumpily slammed the door after the argument.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Always Loud

'Grumpily' can express quiet discontent, not just noisy complaints.

Illustration for Not Always Loud
He grumpily scrolled through his phone, ignoring everyone.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Body Language

When 'grumpily' is used, imagine a person's body language as unhappy or displeased.

Illustration for Body Language
She grumpily packed her bag, her shoulders hunched.
Visual representation of the word "Grumpily"

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Quote examples

Douglas Brinkley

American Author

As a composer, Dylan now fits comfortably alongside George Gershwin or Irving Berlin, though he grumpily refuses to wear any man's collar.
Portrait of Douglas Brinkley

Quote examples

Douglas Brinkley

American Author

As a composer, Dylan now fits comfortably alongside George Gershwin or Irving Berlin, though he grumpily refuses to wear any man's collar.
Portrait of Douglas Brinkley
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