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Definition of churlishly

churlishly

/ˈtʃɜːr.lɪʃ.li/
churl · ish · ly
Adjective:churlish
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• adverb

1

In a rude, surly, mean-spirited, or ungracious manner.

Example

"Instead of thanking the host for the meal, the guest churlishly complained that the soup was too cold."

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• Nearby Words

churchy
churchyard
churlish
churlishly
churlishness
churn
churner

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'churlish', which traces back to the Old English noun 'ceorl' (meaning a freeman of the lowest rank or a peasant), before shifting in meaning to denote a rude, ill-bred, or stingy person.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Churlishly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/churlishly
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