surly meaning

UK /ˈsɜːli/ US /ˈsɝli/ 2 syllables

surly (adjective): inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace.

Definition of surly

  1. inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
    • a surly waiter
    • an ugly frame of mind

    Synonyms: ugly

    Similar: ill-natured

    Related forms: surliness

How to pronounce surly

surly is pronounced /ˈsɜːli/ in British English and /ˈsɝli/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with surly

Scrabble score: 8 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SU · words ending in LY · 5-letter words

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