Definitions for crossly
cross·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.2 / 11 votes

1. crossly, grouchily, grumpilyadverb

   in an ill-natured manner

   "she looked at her husband crossly"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 8 votes

1. crosslyadverb

   In a cross manner.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Crosslyadverb

   Etymology: from cross.

   1. A-thwart; so as to intersect something else.2. Oppositely; adversely; in opposition to.

   He that provides for this life, but takes no care for eternity, is wise for a moment, but a fool for ever; and acts as untowardly, and crossly to the reason of things, as can be imagined. John Tillotson, Sermons.

   3. Unfortunately.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. crossly

   Crossly refers to an action or speech that is performed in an annoyed, angry, or irritated manner. It conveys a sense of displeasure or frustration.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.2 / 6 votes

1. Crosslyadverb

   athwart; adversely; unfortunately; peevishly; fretfully; with ill humor

Editors ContributionRate this definition:2.2 / 5 votes

1. crossly

   ill-natured

   “I didn't bounce, I coughed," said Tigger crossly. "Bouncy or coffy, it's all the same at the bottom of the river.”

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on May 20, 2020  

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How to pronounce crossly?

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How to say crossly in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of crossly in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of crossly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=crossly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Crossly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=crossly
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crossly
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=crossly