Petulantly (Adverb)
Meaning
In a petulant manner; "he said testily: `Go away!'".
Examples
- She crossed her arms petulantly, refusing to even consider the idea of apologizing.
- The child stamped her foot petulantly and shouted, "I don't want to go to bed."
- He petulantly pointed out that he had always been the one to do the dishes.
- The teenager stormed into her room petulantly, slamming the door behind her.
- When his request was denied, he replied petulantly, "I'm going to tell mom."