Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In an irritable manner; so as to cause or manifest irritation.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adverb In an irritable manner.

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  • adverb In an irritable manner.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adverb in a petulant manner
  • adverb in an irritable manner

Etymologies

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irritable +‎ -ly

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Examples

  • The book, she said irritably, is going well, all things considered.: p

    househunting 2007

  • I heard James call irritably after him, but Ben did not tarry.

    The Secret of the Sealed Room Bailey MacDonald 2010

  • Swinging his sword irritably, annoyed at the interruption, Caramon swept the creature's head off and was on his way before the body hit the stone floor.

    Finnegan teoriza la practica de cuerdas Carlos G.Tonda 2010

  • “Cut,” Brock called irritably, preferring to retake the scene as he had notes anyway.

    Star Struck Pamela Anderson 2005

  • Fitting the wire cage over the opening was manageable even in the dimness the guard wanted, but when Matteo began to guide the assembly onto flat ground he had to call irritably for more light.

    Asimov's Science Fiction 2004

  • "Oh don't mind me!" the Fat Lady called irritably after them.

    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Rowling, J. K. 2000

  • From beyond the files, somewhere near his desk, the voice of Ludmilla Kropetskanoya called irritably, "Comrade Pon, where are you?"

    A Fine Red Rain Kaminsky, Stuart M. 1987

  • Swinging his sword irritably, annoyed at the interruption, Caramon swept the creature's head off and was on his way before the body hit the stone floor.

    Dragons of Spring Dawning Weis, Margaret 1985

  • Before a word more could pass between them, Hardyman's voice was audible on the other side of the shrubbery, calling irritably to his servant to find Lady Lydiard.

    My Lady's Money Wilkie Collins 1856

  • “See, this is why I tried to pick up the slack for you last week,” Holly had said irritably.

    A Light at Winter’s End Julia London 2011

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