Peevishly
['pi:viʃli]
Definition
(adv.) In a peevish manner.
Editor: Randolph
Examples
- Well, friend, said the Abbot, peevishly, thou art ill to please with thy woodcraft. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Why, as to the friendly move,' observed the last-named gentleman, rubbing his knees peevishly, 'one of my objections to it is, that it DON'T move. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- My tone and manner left him no alternative but to comply with my requeSt. He looked at the servant, and pointed peevishly to a chair at his side. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Well, well, I promise, remarked Mrs Dengelton peevishly, rising to her feet. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- That 'ere blessed lantern 'ull be the death on us all,' exclaimed Sam peevishly. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I always said it would come to this, the Baronet cried peevishly, and beating a tune with his clean-trimmed nails. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- I wondered peevishly why they couldn't put her anywhere else instead of quartering her on me. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
Editor: Randolph