sourly

[US]/'sauəli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a bad-tempered manner; unkindly; with a sour taste

Example Sentences

She looked at him sourly when he made a sarcastic comment.

The lemonade tasted sourly because she added too much lemon juice.

He responded sourly to the criticism, feeling defensive.

She spoke sourly about her ex-boyfriend, still bitter about the breakup.

The milk had turned sourly in the hot weather.

He accepted the criticism sourly, but knew it was valid.

She glanced sourly at the unfinished work on her desk.

The news of the project being canceled was received sourly by the team.

He answered sourly when asked about his future plans.

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