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irritably

[/ˈɪrɪtəbli/]
adverb
irritavelmente
1. In a manner that shows annoyance, impatience, or anger
She responded irritably to his constant questions.
Ela respondeu irritavelmente às suas perguntas constantes.
2. In a way that demonstrates sensitivity to stimulation or provocation
The patient spoke irritably due to the pain.
O paciente falava irritavelmente devido à dor.
Synonyms
impatientlytestilypeevishlycrosslygrumpilysharply
Antonyms
patientlycalmlypleasantlygood-naturedlygently

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
irritavelmente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
irritavelmente
Colloquially may use 'com raiva' or 'de forma irritada'
São Paulo
irritavelmente
Standard formal usage
Portugal
irritavelmente
Standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

snap at someone
get on someone's nerves
in a huff
with a short temper
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