What is another word for Grumblingly?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈʌmbə͡lɪŋlɪ] (IPA)

Grumblingly is an adverb that describes speaking or acting with an irritated or discontented tone. Other synonyms for grumblingly include complainingly, murmuringly, mutteringly, carpingly, grousingly, whiningly, discontentedly, disgruntledly, moaningly, and gripingly. All of these words emphasize a sense of annoyance or dissatisfaction with a situation or something that has been said. They can be used to describe someone speaking in a low, grumbling voice or making a series of small complaints. These synonyms are useful for writers who want to add depth and nuance to their writing, or for people looking for new ways to describe the expression or tone of someone's speech.

Usage examples for Grumblingly

So he had followed Niekerk Grumblingly down the mountain pass leading to the Low Country, and had been wasting his pessimism on the desert air of the Crocodile River Valley for several weeks before our arrival.
"Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer"
W. C. Scully
Thereupon, with many a growl at him for disturbing their night's rest, most of them Grumblingly went back to sleep.
"The Wreckers of Sable Island"
J. Macdonald Oxley
"I don't half like it," said Walters, Grumblingly-"it been't safe."
"Ernest Maltravers, Complete"
Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Related words: grumblingly, grumble, grumbling, grumble about

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