testily meaning

UK US /ˈtɛstəli/ 3 syllables

testily (adverb): in a petulant manner.

Definition of testily

  1. in a petulant manner
    • he said testily: `Go away!'

    Synonyms: irritably, petulantly, pettishly

    Related forms: testy

How to pronounce testily

testily is pronounced /ˈtɛstəli/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with TE · words ending in LY · 7-letter words

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