grumpily

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Adverbial grumpily has 1 sense

crossly, grouchily, grumpily - in an ill-natured manner; "she looked at her husband crossly"
Derived from adjective grumpy₁

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Grumpily

Part of speech: adverb

Sense: In a grumpy or irritable manner.

Usage:

He grumpily refused to join the outing with his friends. (adverb modifying the verb "refused")
The old man walked grumpily down the street, scowling at everyone he passed. (adverb modifying the verb "walked")
"Do I have to do this right now?" she asked grumpily. (adverb modifying the verb "asked")

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