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Definition of touchily : In a touchy manner.

Synonyms:

excitably, combustibly, nervously, fierily, rashly, passionately, tempestuously, recklessly, emotionally, explosively, sensitively, volcanically, ardently, impulsively, stormily

cantankerously, huffily, peevishly, acrimoniously, crankily, tartly, petulantly, bellicosely, acidly, irritably, surlily, bitchily, caustically, acerbically, bitterly, sourly, pettily, spitefully, crossly, churlishly

Usage examples:

• " No," said the latter touchily, " I be not agreed. - "Tess of the d'Urbervilles A Pure Woman", Thomas Hardy.
• She watched Janet pay the fares as in a dream, without even offering her own penny, though as a rule she was touchily punctilious in sharing expenses with the sumptuous Janet. - "Hilda Lessways", Arnold Bennett.
• " I am not tired, not a bit," returned Hatty touchily; " and I am going out with Ella." - "Our Bessie", Rosa Nouchette Carey.