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What are the element's (root plus suffix) which make up the word surly?
The root of the word "surly" is "sur," which means bad-tempered or unfriendly. The suffix "-ly" is added to form an adverb, turning "sur" into "surly," which means behaving in a bad-tempered and rude way.
What are the variations of the word sullen?
Some variations of the word "sullen" include "morose," "gloomy," and "surly."
How so you use surly in a sentence?
"Despite receiving the promotion, he remained surly and distant towards his colleagues."
Another word for grouchy?
cantankerous*,cross, crusty, discontented, grumbling,grumpy*, ill-tempered,irascible,peevish,petulant,querulous, snappy, sulky,surly, testy
What is the connotative meaning of snarl?
To form raised work upon the outer surface of (thin metal ware) by the repercussion of a snarling iron upon the inner surface., To entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots; as, to snarl a skein of thread., To embarrass; to insnare., A knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle; entanglement; hence, intricate complication; embarrassing difficulty., To growl, as an angry or surly dog; to gnarl; to utter grumbling sounds., To speak crossly; to talk in rude, surly terms., The act of snarling; a growl; a surly or peevish expression; an angry contention.
Is the word surly amelioration or pejoration?
To ameliorate is to improve. To pejorate is to worsen. So in this case, you would have to look at whether the connotative meaning of the word "doom" has worsened or gotten better. My best guess is that it has probably worsened, so it would be pejoration.
How do you put the word surly in a sentence?
He was surly
Can you get a sentence for the word surly?
a surly waiter....
A word that loses respectability undergoes?
AMELIORATION
Who do you you use the word surly in a sentence?
The surly man behind the desk was most unhelpful
What is a word for someone that looks mean?
surly
Sentence using the word surly?
Anna was so surly because her bags were black and she was talking in a rude mean, way
What are synonyms for the word rude?
abusive blunt surly
What does the term surly mean?
The word "surly" is used to describe a person who is bad-tempered or extremely unfriendly. Such a person would be said to have an abrasive personality and is therefore difficult to get along with.
What are the variations of the word sullen?
Some variations of the word "sullen" include "morose," "gloomy," and "surly."
What are synonyms for the word amendment?
amelioration, betterment, improvement, melioration, upgrade,emendation, revision, rewrite.
What is the opposite of pejoration?
The opposite of pejoration (worsening) would be amelioration (building, strengthening).
