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tetchily Meaning & Definition

/ˈtɛt͡ʃ.ɪ.li/

What Does Tetchily Mean?

Tetchily is an adverb that means In an annoyed or irritated manner.

Quick Facts About Tetchily

Part of speechadverb
Pronunciation/ˈtɛt͡ʃ.ɪ.li/
Syllables3
Synonymsirascibly, peevishly and testily
Comparative / superlativemore tetchily, most tetchily

Tetchily Definition (Adverb)

  1. In an annoyed or irritated manner.

Synonyms of Tetchily

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Word Forms & Grammar

tetchily (comparative more tetchily, superlative most tetchily)

Words That Rhyme With Tetchily

speciale

Origin of Tetchily

From tetchy +‎ -ly.

Tetchily Pronunciation

You say tetchily as /ˈtɛt͡ʃ.ɪ.li/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (tɛt͡ʃ).

Questions People Ask About Tetchily

What part of speech is tetchily?

Tetchily is an adverb.

What is another word for tetchily?

You can replace tetchily with words such as irascibly, peevishly and testily. See the full list of tetchily synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of tetchily?

The comparative form is more tetchily and the superlative form is most tetchily.

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