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crossly Synonyms

Another word for crossly

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• adverb (Context 1)

In an annoyed, irritable, or angry manner.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
irritably
angrily
snappishly
testily
Strong
grumpily
grouchily
peevishly
bad-temperedly
petulantly
sharply

Opposites of crossly

The opposite of crossly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

pleasantly
cheerfully
amiably
good-naturedly
patiently
kindly
warmly
gently
See all opposites of crossly

• Nearby Words

crosshatching
crossheading
crossing
crossly
crossness
crossover
crosspiece

Cite this Entry

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