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surliest

The correct spelling is surliest.

How to pronounce surliest

adjective

Say it like: Sur-lee-st

The correct spelling is surliest. Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly. For example: "The surly weather put us all in a bad mood."

Usage Examples

The surly weather put us all in a bad mood.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.
  2. 2.Threatening, menacing, gloomy.
  3. 3.Lordly, arrogant, supercilious.

adverb

  1. 1.In an arrogant or supercilious manner.

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