Affrontedly

/əˈfrʌntɪdli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner showing that you feel insulted or offended.

Etymology

Affronted + -ly (adverbial suffix). The adverb form allows 'affronted' to modify verbs, turning the adjective into a way of describing how an action is performed with wounded pride.

Kelly Says

Adding '-ly' to adjectives is so common we barely notice it, but it's a clever linguistic system—you can describe someone speaking affrontedly without needing a whole new word!

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