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crossly Antonyms

Opposite of crossly

Pinning down the opposite of crossly requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In an annoyed, irritable, or angry manner.

Usage Example

"The exhausted librarian spoke cheerfully to the students who were talking loudly near the study desks."

Strongest
cheerfully
pleasantly
amiably
good-naturedly
Strong
patiently
warmly
kindly
gently

Similar words to crossly

Words similar to crossly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

irritably
angrily
testily
snappishly
grumpily
grouchily
peevishly
bad-temperedly
See all synonyms of crossly

• Nearby Words

crosser
crossfade
crossing
crossly
crossness
crossroads
crosstalk

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Crossly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/crossly
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