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Synonyms
sur·ly (sûŕlē)

[Middle English sirly, masterful, lordly, from sir, lord; see sir.]

adjective: -li·er, -li·est. 

  1. Sullenly ill-humored; gruff.
  2. Threatening, as of weather conditions; ominous: surly clouds filled the sky.
  3. Obsolete Arrogant; domineering.

derivatives

suŕli·ly
adverb
suŕli·ness
noun