adverb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:He waved his hand snappily to get our attention.

Definition:In a lively and quick manner; with a sharp, crisp sound, as if snapping.

From snappily

Example:She resumed snappily playing the piano after a short break.

Definition:To begin or continue (an activity or a piece of work) after a pause.

From resume

Example:He answered snappily, never bothering to look up.

Definition:To respond to (a question, request, or greeting).

From answer

Example:The lady spoke snappily into the phone, her voice sharp and quick.

Definition:To use speech to communicate; to make sounds that convey thoughts or ideas.

From speak

Example:He acted snappily, like he was annoyed by everyone around him.

Definition:To perform; to engage in an action.

From act

Example:He replied snappily to the question with a single word.

Definition:To answer or respond to (someone) in speech or writing.

From reply

Example:She responded snappily to the inquiry with a curt yes.

Definition:To acknowledge or act in reply to (a stimulus, request, or inquiry).

From respond

Example:He called snappily and waved his hand to get the dog's attention.

Definition:To shout out; to beckon; to summon.

From call

Example:He threw snappily the ball to his teammate.

Definition:To fling or hurl (a thing) from the hand, often so as to make it go far or in a parabolic arc.

From throw

Example:He snapped snappily his fingers, signaling for the driver to start.

Definition:To clap (the fingers) briskly together; to make a sharp, brief sound by causing the ends of the fingers or the thumb to strike each other.

From snap