surlily

Meanings

• adjective

  A way of speaking or behaving in a rude, unpleasant, or contemptuous manner.

  - "His surly demeanor made customers uncomfortable."
  - "The surly waiter refused to serve us."

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Variants

List of all variants of surlily that leads to same result
surlier , surliest , surlily , surliness , surlinesses , surly

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'having the appearance of a surly or sullen person'. Derived from Old French 'surlus', meaning 'over-faced' or 'disrespectful'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'surlily' is not commonly used in everyday speech and is more often found in literary or formal contexts.

2. The opposite of surliness is friendliness or hospitality.

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Related Concepts

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1. rudeness: A related concept is rudeness, which refers to a lack of politeness or consideration for others. While surliness implies a deliberate and sometimes mocking disregard for others, rudeness can simply mean being inconsiderate or impolite.

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Culture

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In literature, surliness is often used to portray unfriendly or unwelcoming characters, such as grumpy old men or surly servants. In art, it can be depicted through facial expressions or body language.

How to Memorize "surlily"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone scowling and crossing their arms, refusing to engage with others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a surly or grumpy person you have encountered.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Surliness Starts with S' to help remember the word.

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