indignantly

adverb

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

Everyday

In an angry, offended way, because you think something is unfair or insulting. tree →

In the lessons

A very common word in children's classics: «said Alice indignantly», «Toad replied indignantly». It shows a character feels wronged and is protesting. Alice speaks indignantly many times in Wonderland when the creatures are rude to her.

Examples

«I'm not a serpent!» said Alice indignantly. tree →
«I didn't do it!» Tom replied indignantly. tree →
Toad indignantly denied that he had stolen the car. tree →
The cat looked indignantly at the dog in its basket. tree →
She indignantly pointed out that it was her turn. tree →
«Who are you calling silly?» asked the Mock Turtle indignantly. tree →
"The Wolf!" exclaimed the Sheep indignantly. tree →

Note

Adverb from «indignant»; noun «indignation». Similar: crossly, angrily, resentfully. «Indignant» means angry about unfairness, not just angry.

On Mova

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