surly

== English == === Etymology === 16th-century alteration of sirly, from sir +‎ -ly. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈsɜːli/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈsɝli/ Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)li === Adjective === surly (comparative surlier, superlative surliest) Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly. Threatening, menacing, gloomy. (obsolete) Lordly, arrogant, supercilious. ==== Derived terms ==== surliness ==== Translations ==== === Adverb === surly (comparative surlier, superlative surliest) (obsolete) In an arrogant or supercilious manner. == Middle English == === Adverb === surly alternative form of surely