Associations to the word «Surly»
Noun
- Growl
- Harry
- Brute
- Innkeeper
- Grunt
- Softness
- Tone
- Nod
- Temper
- Mood
- Countenance
- Scowl
- Disposition
- Groom
- Chatter
- Ill
- Manfred
- Greeting
- Brewing
- Tarzan
- Waiter
- Rogue
- Silent
- Thug
- Bike
- Englishman
- Knuckle
- Dwarf
- Frown
- Humour
- Intruder
- Reply
- Griffin
- Glance
- Hogan
- Manner
- Attitude
- Porter
- Schooner
- Glare
- Thick
- Kinsman
- Spokesman
- Bunch
- Aye
- Camel
- Gypsy
- Garion
- Squirrel
- Sharpe
- Fellow
- Clerk
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
SURLY, adjective. (obsolete) Lordly, arrogant, supercilious.
SURLY, adjective. Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.
SURLY, adjective. Threatening, menacing, gloomy.
SURLY, adverb. (obsolete) In an arrogant or supercilious manner.
Dictionary definition
SURLY, adjective. Inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace; "a surly waiter"; "an ugly frame of mind".
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.