crossly
Translation
crossly, angrily
Examples
"What do you want?" he asked crossly.
"What do you want?" he asked crossly.
Grammar Patterns
((to do sth. crossly)) to do something in an angry or annoyed way He asked crossly.
Similar Words
angrily, irritably, grumpily
Etymology
From the adjective 'cross' (meaning annoyed or angry) + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone with their arms 'crossed' in anger. This helps connect the word 'cross' to the feeling of being annoyed.