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Definition of Surlily
1. Adverb. In a churlish manner. "The store owner treated his customers churlishly"
Definition of Surlily
1. adv. In a surly manner.
Definition of Surlily
1. Adverb. In a surly manner. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Surlily
1. surly [adv] - See also: surly
Lexicographical Neighbors of Surlily
Literary usage of Surlily
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Diary of John Evelyn by John Evelyn (1901)
"Note, they denied to pay the Lieutenant of the Tower (Hales, who used them very
surlily), any fees, alleging that none were due. The night was solemnized ..."
2. Sketches of India by Moyle Sherer (1821)
"... and enquired if they had seen any of my attendants looking for me. One pointed
out the direction ; the other looked up surlily and was silent. ..."
3. A Confederate Girl's Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson (1913)
"Mrs. Hen recommenced her pecking; poor Mr. Hen at last surlily rejoined, "For
Heaven's sake, don't make a fuss in the cars," with an emphasis on the last ..."
4. A Confederate Girl's Diary by Sarah Morgan Dawson (1913)
"Mrs. Hen recommenced her pecking; poor Mr. Hen at last surlily rejoined, "For
Heaven's sake, don't make a fuss in the cars," with an emphasis on the last ..."
5. The Works of the English Poets, from Chaucer to Cowper: Including the Series by Samuel Johnson (1810)
"... This Vulcan has that Mars within his net. Your counsel comes too late, for 'tis
decreed, To make the woman sure, the man shall bleed. [Exit surlily. ..."
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