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Definition of
sourly adverb
from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
sourly
adverb
/ˈsaʊəli/
/ˈsaʊərli/
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in an unfriendly and unpleasant way
‘Who asked you?’ he said sourly.
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Nearby words
sourdough
noun
sour-faced
adjective
sourly
adverb
sourness
noun
sourpuss
noun
trait
noun
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