Synonyms & related words for testily

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Words related to testily

Explore words related to testily — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include petulantly, irritably, pettishly, huffily, indignantly, tetchily, peevishly, grumpily. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does testily come from?

The word testily breaks down into 3 roots of Latin, English, and Old English origin: test, from Latin testa (“head (hence stubborn, headstrong)”); -i, from English -y (“characterized by”); and -ly, from Old English -lice (“in the manner of”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.