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acidly
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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Acidly \Ac"id*ly\, adv. Sourly; tartly.
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
adverb EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ But then, she thought acidly , he had probably never been young in his life; some people were like that. ▪ He hardened his heart and turned on his computer, smiling acidly at the screen. ▪ Of course there was no rush, she thought ...
Usage examples of acidly.
It seemed so unfair, she reflected acidly now, that when both Clarissa and James had so much they should not be content, more than content.
He seemed always to be conferring with some group or other 'I thought Makil was Governor,' the Rowan remarked acidly to Isthia, seething with worry that Jeff would work himself sick again.
It drank acidly of the bitter lake then, with thirst satisfied, it turned and seemed to sense my presence, for the wrinkled snout rose and pointed toward me, sniffing audibly.
Your grandmother had a rare Talent for knowing when one of her charges was up to mischief The trouble with telepaths is that sometimes they think too much, she remarked acidly, infuriated afresh to realize that her mother also knew of that incident.