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Definition of petulantly

petulantly

/ˈpɛtʃ.ə.lənt.li/
pet · u · lant · ly
Adjective:petulant
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• adverb

1

In a childishly sulky, irritable, or bad-tempered manner.

Example

"The young actor crossed his arms and petulantly refused to come out of his trailer until the script was changed."

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• Nearby Words

petting
petty
petulance
petulantly
petunia
peumo
pew

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'petulant' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Petulant' entered English in the late 16th century via French from the Latin 'petulantem' (meaning forward, saucy, or impudent), derived from the verb 'petere' (to attack, seek, or aim at).

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