adverb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:She tetchily reacted to the slight by snapping at her friend.

Definition:To respond with annoyance or irritability.

From tetchily react

Example:He tetchily responded to the negative criticism with a dismissive remark.

Definition:To reply in an annoyed and impatient way.

From tetchily respond

Example:The manager tetchily replied to the complaint, dismissing it out of hand.

Definition:To answer something in an annoyed fashion.

From tetchily reply