huffily

adverb

«huffily» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

In a sulky, annoyed and offended way. tree →

In the lessons

Shows a character is cross because their feelings or pride are hurt: «said huffily», «walked off huffily». Alice's creatures in Wonderland are always taking offence and answering huffily, like the Mouse and the Caterpillar.

Examples

«Fine, I'll play by myself,» she said huffily. tree →
The Mouse swam off huffily when Alice mentioned her cat. tree →
He folded his arms huffily. tree →
The cat stalked off huffily when we laughed at it. tree →
«I'm not talking to you,» said Toad huffily. tree →
She huffily slammed the door. tree →

Note

Adverb from «huffy». Related: «in a huff» = in a bad mood because you feel insulted. Similar: sulkily, crossly, grumpily.

On Mova

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