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Raresurliest
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.Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.
- 2.Threatening, menacing, gloomy.
- 3.Lordly, arrogant, supercilious.
adverb
- 1.In an arrogant or supercilious manner.
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