Irritably
adverb
In an annoyed or easily annoyed way.
She irritably brushed the hair out of her eyes.
Often appears as...
- snap irritably
- respond irritably
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
In an annoyed or easily annoyed way.
She irritably brushed the hair out of her eyes.
Often appears as...
- snap irritably
- respond irritably
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Tone
Irritably suggests a negative emotional state, signaling impatience, annoyance, or irritation.
He irritably declined the offer, too upset to consider it.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Rude
While being irritable isn't polite, it's less harsh than being aggressive or confrontational.
She irritably asked us to be quiet, but wasn’t really rude.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity
Irritably often implies a mild or moderate level of irritation, not extreme anger.
He answered the phone irritably, clearly bothered by the interruption.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Tone
Irritably suggests a negative emotional state, signaling impatience, annoyance, or irritation.
He irritably declined the offer, too upset to consider it.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Rude
While being irritable isn't polite, it's less harsh than being aggressive or confrontational.
She irritably asked us to be quiet, but wasn’t really rude.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity
Irritably often implies a mild or moderate level of irritation, not extreme anger.
He answered the phone irritably, clearly bothered by the interruption.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Tone
Irritably suggests a negative emotional state, signaling impatience, annoyance, or irritation.
He irritably declined the offer, too upset to consider it.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Rude
While being irritable isn't polite, it's less harsh than being aggressive or confrontational.
She irritably asked us to be quiet, but wasn’t really rude.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity
Irritably often implies a mild or moderate level of irritation, not extreme anger.
He answered the phone irritably, clearly bothered by the interruption.
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Quote examples
Vernon Howard
American Author
Tell a man that he is putting on a stage performance in order to get what he wants, and he will irritably reject your observation. Why? Because most people go through life as cunning actors with a permanent horror of getting found out.
Quote examples
Vernon Howard
American Author
Tell a man that he is putting on a stage performance in order to get what he wants, and he will irritably reject your observation. Why? Because most people go through life as cunning actors with a permanent horror of getting found out.
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