petulantly in a sentence
adv.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Petulantly means in a manner that is irritable or sulky, often in response to frustration or disappointment.
Crossword clues for petulantly
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "petulantly".
- Acting in a cranky or moody way.
- Responding with irritation or sulkiness.
- Behaving in a childish, irritable manner.
- Showing annoyance or impatience openly.
- Reacting with a sulky attitude or tone.
Petulantly sentence examples
- She responded petulantly to the criticism, crossing her arms and pouting.
- The child petulantly demanded a toy from his father, refusing to accept any explanation.
- After losing the game, he petulantly threw his controller down in frustration.
- She spoke petulantly, her irritation evident in the sharpness of her tone.
- When asked to do her chores, she petulantly rolled her eyes and sighed heavily.