Antonyms for snappish
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : snap-ish |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈsnæp ɪʃ |
Definition of snappish
Origin :- "peevish," 1540s, from snap (v.) + -ish. Related: Snappishly; snappishness.
- adj cross
- adj grouchy
- You're one of the crew, I suppose, and you needn't be so snappish.
- Extract from : « The Wizard of the Sea » by Roy Rockwood
- They are half-wild, snappish, and surly, as it is possible for dogs to be.
- Extract from : « The Forest Exiles » by Mayne Reid
- "He's only a snappish little demon, and you spoil him so," said the other voice.
- Extract from : « The Marriage of Elinor » by Margaret Oliphant
- He hates it; and when I tried to force him to-day, he was that sharp and snappish I was afraid.
- Extract from : « Divided Skates » by Evelyn Raymond
- The cutlets of Alphonse were subject to snappish criticism. '
- Extract from : « The Adventures of Harry Richmond, Complete » by George Meredith
- He was cross and snappish at trifles; irritable and out of humour with himself.
- Extract from : « Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 (of 2) » by John Roby
- And she was not in the least daunted, only inclined to feel very cross and snappish.
- Extract from : « Little Folks » by Various
- "It would be at a costly price," he said, in a hard, snappish voice.
- Extract from : « Guy Kenmore's Wife and The Rose and the Lily » by Mrs. Alex McVeigh Miller
- Dunstan, stony and snappish, was carrying the picnic impedimenta.
- Extract from : « Under the Law » by Edwina Stanton Babcock
- "Anti-Christ," put in a snappish little fellow on his right.
- Extract from : « The Splendid Spur » by Arthur T. Quiller Couch
Synonyms for snappish
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