testily

Example Sentences

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Subianto testily refused to accept both election results, but decided to join Widodo’s Cabinet after Widodo offered him the defense minister position in a bid for unity.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2023

The man answered a little testily, “I’m not.”

From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2022

He testily responds with, "So? I don't need a phone and a watch!"

From Salon • Aug. 14, 2021

But McGahn repeatedly and often testily refused to elaborate on points he made in Mueller’s report, pleading that his memory of events from more than four years ago was hazy.

From Washington Post • Jun. 9, 2021

“Well, that was his fault,” said Hermione testily.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling