Associations to the word «Surly»

Wiktionary

SURLY, adjective. (obsolete) Lordly, arrogant, supercilious.
SURLY, adjective. Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.
SURLY, adjective. Threatening, menacing, gloomy.
SURLY, adverb. (obsolete) In an arrogant or supercilious manner.

Dictionary definition

SURLY, adjective. Inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace; "a surly waiter"; "an ugly frame of mind".

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?
Buddha