crossly

Example Sentences

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He tells me crossly that he's had the name since birth and that it's always been his ambition to run for president.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2019

“It’s very clear that the language Boris Johnson used to describe people’s appearance has caused offense,” she said crossly.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2018

Miss Nicoll wonders crossly, when a bunch of students turn in essays on “The Great Gatsby” that are, basically, copied from Wikipedia.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2017

“Is the internet ‘down’ or something?” he tweeted crossly.

From The Guardian • Jul. 19, 2015

“Speak for yourself,” she said crossly, and flounced to the door, pushing the perambulator so fiercely that it bumped into a bag of oysters.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers