angrily
Americanadverb
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in a manner born of or expressing anger or strong resentment: responding angrily to the sanctions.
stomping off angrily;
responding angrily to the sanctions.
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in a threatening or ominous manner: branches angrily thrashing the window.
angrily waving his finger;
branches angrily thrashing the window.
Etymology
Origin of angrily
First recorded in 1375–1400; late Middle English; angry ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
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China's military reacted angrily to the drills on Friday.
From Barron's
"When you score a goal like that, you celebrate in a respectful way," said Mourinho, who was sent off late on for angrily protesting that Vinicius should have received a second booking.
From Barron's
He reached the net and leaped through, while a million eyes glowed angrily in the shadows, cheated of their prey.
From Literature
She was perched on top of the bookshelf, glaring down at him angrily.
From Literature
The United States hailed the ruling but China reacted angrily.
From Barron's
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