transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsər-lē ]
adjective
( sur·li·er ; -est )
Etymology: alteration of Middle English serreli lordly, imperious, probably from sire, ser sire
Date: 1523
1. : menacing or threatening in appearance
surly weather
2. obsolete : arrogant , imperious
3. : irritably sullen and churlish in mood or manner : crabbed
Synonyms: see sullen
• sur·li·ly -lə-lē adverb
• sur·li·ness -lē-nəs noun
• surly adverb