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PETULANT

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Petulant.

Petulant - as an adjective satellite

Easily irritated or annoyed

Example: "An incorrigibly fractious young man"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crankyfractiousirritablenettlesomepeckishpeevishpettishscratchytechytestytetchy

Petulant - as an adjective

Childishly irritable

Example: "Lack of sleep is causing dave's recent petulant behavior."

Forward; pert; insolent; wanton.

Example Sentences

"She stomped her foot and gave a petulant pout."
"He reacted with a petulant outburst when he didn't get his way."
"The child's petulant behavior caused a scene at the grocery store."
"She answered in a petulant tone, annoyed by the question."
"His petulant complaints grew tiresome to everyone around him."
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Word Game Points

Is PETULANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, petulant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PETULANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PETULANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, petulant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PETULANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is PETULANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, petulant is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PETULANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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