C2adverbformalemotionsconflict
US/ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt.li/
UK/ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt.li/
in an angry way because you feel something is unfair or wrong
In context
"I did not take it!" she protested indignantly, folding her arms.
The customer indignantly demanded to speak to the manager.
He indignantly rejected the idea that he had cheated in the exam.
Words that go with indignantly
verb + adverb
- say indignantly"That is not true," he said indignantly.
- protest indignantlyResidents protested indignantly against the plan.
- reply indignantlyShe replied indignantly that she had always paid on time.
adverb + verb
- indignantly denyHe indignantly denied the charge.
- indignantly refuseThe owner indignantly refused to apologize.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She spoke indignation.Correct: She spoke indignantly.