querulously
adverb
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Pronunciation: /ˈkwɛɹ.ʊ.ləs.li/ / /ˈkwɛɹ.jʊ.ləs.li/ / /ˈkwɛɹ.jə.ləs.li/
adv
Etymology: Etymology tree English querulous Middle English -ly English -ly English querulously From querulous + -ly.
- With grumbling, complaining, or whining.
“It 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.”
“"There are no crimes and no criminals in these days," he said, querulously. "What is the use of having brains in our profession. I know well that I have it in me to make my name famous.[…]"”