Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In an indignant manner; with indignation.
  • Unworthily; disgracefully; with indignity.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adverb In an indignant manner.

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  • adverb in an indignant manner

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  • adverb in an indignant manner

Etymologies

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indignant +‎ -ly

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Examples

  • A dollar was offered to the Bedawi, who eyed the coin indignantly, declaring that it ought to be a ginni (guinea).

    The Land of Midian 2003

  • "Mrs. Trevarthen!" she called indignantly from the stair-head.

    Shining Ferry Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch 1903

  • Frank carried Cissy, and he called indignantly to the crowd not to press him.

    Spring Days 1892

  • When she said that the Curlings ought to be thankful to have one child less to provide for, the other ladies hurried indignantly from the cabin.

    Six to Sixteen: A Story for Girls 1872

  • Gentile-heathenish practice (1Ki 18: 28); yet this, writes Paul indignantly, is what these legalists are virtually doing in violation of the law.

    Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

  • Mr. Lancaster and his captain indignantly deny the statement that an arrangement was made with the

    The Fight Between the Alabama and the Kearsarge 1864

  • A dollar was offered to the Bedawi, who eyed the coin indignantly, declaring that it ought to be a ginni (guinea).

    The Land of Midian — Volume 1 Richard Francis Burton 1855

  • I ask you, sir, "said Brownie, indignantly," is 'ducksy bird' the thing anybody with sense'd be likely to call Miss Norah? "

    Mates at Billabong 1911

  • Peter's knees began to tremble, and he denounced the idea indignantly; what would happen to him if anything were to happen to McGivney, or to his automobile, and were to fail to get there in time?

    100\%: the Story of a Patriot Upton Sinclair 1923

  • Peter's knees began to tremble, and he denounced the idea indignantly; what would happen to him if anything were to happen to McGivney, or to his automobile, and were to fail to get there in time?

    100% : The Story of a Patriot 1920

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