curmudgeonly

Speech parts

1. curmudgeonly - Adjective

2. curmudgeonly - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Like a curmudgeon; niggardly; churlish; as, a curmudgeonly fellow.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

gruff crusty ill-humored ill-humoured curt moody crabby huffy cross sour abrupt rude nasty irritable grumpy
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Antonyms

beneficent charitable benevolent charming altruistic lovely
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Examples

crusty remarks Source: Internet

a crusty old man Source: Internet

his curmudgeonly temper Source: Internet

gruff manner Source: Internet

a gruff reply Source: Internet

Enola's fears deepen as days pass. Her older brothers, the curmudgeonly Mycroft (Sam Claflin), and renowned detective Sherlock (Henry Cavill), are summoned to the family estate. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

curmudgeonish curmudgeonism curmudgeonliness curmudgeonous curmudgeonry curmudgeony