Basic Details
Word: Angrily
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In a way that shows anger or annoyance.
Synonyms: Wrathfully, furiously, aggressively
Antonyms: Calmly, peacefully, gently
Idioms and Phrases
- Burning with anger: To feel extreme anger. Example: "She was burning with anger when she saw the mess in her room."
- Don't get hot under the collar: To not become angry. Example: "Try not to get hot under the collar when your brother teases you."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He spoke angrily after discovering that someone had taken his lunch.
Example 2: She stared at him angrily when he forgot her birthday.
Example 3: The teacher frowned angrily when the class became too noisy.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "angry" has roots in the Old Norse word "angr," which means "grief" or "sorrow"? This shows that anger is often related to deeper feelings.
Famous Quote
"For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "angrily" mean?
a) In a happy way
b) In a peaceful manner
c) In a way that shows anger
d) In a quiet voice
Answer: c) In a way that shows anger
2. Which of these is a synonym of "angrily"?
a) Calmly
b) Furiously
c) Happily
d) Quietly
Answer: b) Furiously
3. Which of these is an antonym of "angrily"?
a) Aggressively
b) Calmly
c) Wrathfully
d) Furiously
Answer: b) Calmly
4. Which sentence uses "angrily" correctly?
a) She laughed angrily at the joke.
b) He spoke angrily when he was upset.
c) They danced angrily at the party.
d) The dog barked angrily on the leash.
Answer: b) He spoke angrily when he was upset.
5. Which idiom means to not become angry?
a) Burning with anger
b) Don't get hot under the collar
c) To add fuel to the fire
d) To be all bark and no bite
Answer: b) Don't get hot under the collar
