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insolent or rude in speech or behavior; characterized by temporary or capricious ill humor : peevish… See the full definition
PETULANTLY definition: 1. in a way that is petulant (= easily annoyed and rude, like a child): 2. in a way that is…. Learn more.
PETULANTLY meaning: 1. in a way that is petulant (= easily annoyed and rude, like a child): 2. in a way that is…. Learn more.
Petulantly is the adverb formation of petulant, which comes from the Latin word petulantem, meaning “wanton,” “forward,” or “insolent.” The modern use of petulantly has morphed to mean that one is moody or childish, and no longer means that one is wanton or forward.
There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adverb petulantly. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
Definition of petulantly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Petulantly definition: in a way that shows impatient irritation, especially over some minor annoyance. See examples of PETULANTLY used in a sentence.
easily annoyed and complaining in a rude way like a child. Synonyms. cranky (BAD-TEMPERED) mainly US informal. fractious. irritable. peevish. testy. tetchy. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. getting angry easily. bad-tempered He's so bad-tempered! He never should have become a teacher.
Someone who is petulant is unreasonably angry and upset in a childish way. His critics say he's just being silly and petulant. He picked the pen up with a petulant gesture. Synonyms: sulky, cross, moody, sour More Synonyms of petulant. petulantly adverb [ADVERB with verb] 'I don't need help,' he said petulantly.
Define petulantly. petulantly synonyms, petulantly pronunciation, petulantly translation, English dictionary definition of petulantly. adj. 1. Unreasonably irritable or ill-tempered; peevish. 2. Contemptuous in speech or behavior. pet′u·lance , pet′u·lan·cy n. pet′u·lant·ly adv.