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surly

The correct spelling is surly.

How to pronounce surly

/ˈsɜːli/
adjective

IPA: /ˈsɜːli/

Say it like: Sur-lee

The correct spelling is surly. 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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