Meaning & use

angrily

adverb·Everyday

In a manner showing strong feelings of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.

See it in a sentence

He angrily slammed the door shut after losing the heated argument.

She angrily demanded a refund when the product arrived broken.

A note on using this word

As an adverb, angrily modifies an action or how something is said or done, distinguishing it from the adjective "angry," which describes a person's state.

Words with a similar meaning

furiouslyirately

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