Antonyms for huffiness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : huhf-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhʌf i


Definition of huffiness

Origin :
  • "ready to take offense," 1670s, from huff + -y (2). Related: Huffily; huffiness.
  • As in temper : noun angriness; bad mood
  • As in irascibility : noun temper
  • As in irascibleness : noun temper
  • As in short fuse : noun temper
  • As in tetchiness : noun temper
Example sentences :
  • Her mother treated religion with a reverence that was almost indistinguishable from huffiness.
  • Extract from : « The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman » by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
  • Jealousy and huffiness are the dominant characteristics of small communities, as all people know who have had dealings therewith.
  • Extract from : « The Girl of the Period and Other Social Essays, Vol. II (of 2) » by Eliza Lynn Linton
  • This time, I fear, there was just a bare ruffle of huffiness easing the brake of my wonted restraint.
  • Extract from : « Down the Yellowstone » by Lewis R. Freeman

Synonyms for huffiness

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