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irascibly
This adverb describes a specific type of volatility where anger is triggered quickly and often disproportionately to the situation. It suggests a temperament that is "on edge," implying that the person possesses a low threshold for frustration. While similar to "angrily," it focuses more on the predisposition to be irritated rather than the intensity of the anger itself.
In terms of register, this is a formal or literary term. It is rarely used in casual conversation, where speakers would prefer phrases like "grumpily" or "snappily." Using this word typically signals a precise, descriptive tone often found in character sketches or formal reports.
Meanings
Examples
The manager snapped irascibly at the intern for a minor typo.
The old king responded irascibly to the messenger's news of defeat.
He huffed irascibly and slammed the door behind him.
The grumpy wizard muttered irascibly while searching for his lost wand.
I cannot believe she spoke to me so irascibly in front of everyone.
The professor sighed irascibly when the student interrupted his lecture.