• Querulously

    Pronunciation

    • RP IPA: /ˈkwÉ›r.ÊŠ.lÉ™s.li/, /ˈkwÉ›r.jÊŠ.lÉ™s.li/
    • RP IPA: /ˈkwÉ›r.jÉ™.lÉ™s.li/

    Full definition of querulously

    Adverb

    querulously

    1. With grumbling, complaining, or whining.
      • Dickens Little Dorrit|1|35It was his last demonstration for that time; as, after shedding some more tears and querulously complaining that he couldn’t breathe, he slowly fell into a slumber.
      • 1907 - H. G. Wells, , chapter IV"I wish to 'eaven I 'adn't these silly sandals on," he cried querulously to the universe. "They give the whole blessed show away."
      • 1956 - Andre Norton, , chapter XVII"If we're heroes," Dane asked a little querulously, "what are we doing locked up here?"

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