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surly

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Main Entry:
sur·ly 
          Listen to the pronunciation of surly
Pronunciation:
\ˈsər-lē\
Function:
adjective
Inflected Form(s):
sur·li·er; sur·li·est
Etymology:
alteration of Middle English serreli lordly, imperious, probably from sire, ser sire
Date:
1523
1: menacing or threatening in appearance <surly weather>2obsolete : arrogant, imperious3: irritably sullen and churlish in mood or manner : crabbed
synonyms see sullen
sur·li·ly 
          Listen to the pronunciation of surlily \-lə-lē\ adverb
sur·li·ness 
          Listen to the pronunciation of surliness \-lē-nəs\ noun
surly adverb


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