Vocabulary Entry

sourly

|adjective • adverb

adjective

Having a bitter or unfriendly demeanor; generally expressing annoyance or displeasure.

Example Sentences

"She gave him a sourly glance when he interrupted her."

"His sourly attitude affected the mood of the entire group."

"The sourly criticism he received hit him harder than he expected."

adverb

Example Sentences

"He spoke sourly when he realized he had lost the game."

"The news was delivered sourly, leaving everyone feeling bad."

"She laughed sourly at the joke that no one else found funny."