Sourly
adverb
In a way that shows unhappiness or disapproval.
He looked at his failing test results sourly.
Often appears as...
- look sourly
- respond sourly
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
In a way that tastes or smells sharp, bitter and not sweet.
The milk has turned sourly.
Often appears as...
- turn sourly
- taste sourly
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
In a way that shows unhappiness or disapproval.
He looked at his failing test results sourly.
Often appears as...
- look sourly
- respond sourly
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
In a way that tastes or smells sharp, bitter and not sweet.
The milk has turned sourly.
Often appears as...
- turn sourly
- taste sourly
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Use 'sourly' to describe someone's expression when they are upset or annoyed.
She commented sourly on the long delay.
Pro Tip 2/3Disapproving Tone
Shows someone’s negative opinion or rejection of something.
He spoke sourly of the new policy at work.
Pro Tip 3/3Sarcasm Hint
Sometimes indicates that a laugh or a smile is insincere or hiding true feelings.
She gave a sourly chuckle at the proposal.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Use 'sourly' to describe someone's expression when they are upset or annoyed.
She commented sourly on the long delay.
Pro Tip 2/3Disapproving Tone
Shows someone’s negative opinion or rejection of something.
He spoke sourly of the new policy at work.
Pro Tip 3/3Sarcasm Hint
Sometimes indicates that a laugh or a smile is insincere or hiding true feelings.
She gave a sourly chuckle at the proposal.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Use 'sourly' to describe someone's expression when they are upset or annoyed.
She commented sourly on the long delay.
Pro Tip 2/3Disapproving Tone
Shows someone’s negative opinion or rejection of something.
He spoke sourly of the new policy at work.
Pro Tip 3/3Sarcasm Hint
Sometimes indicates that a laugh or a smile is insincere or hiding true feelings.
She gave a sourly chuckle at the proposal.
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