Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Surly

• (a.) Arrogant; haughty.
• (a.) Gloomily morose; ill-natured, abrupt, and rude; severe; sour; crabbed; rough; sullen; gloomy; as, a surly groom; a surly dog; surly language; a surly look.
• (a.) Rough; dark; tempestuous.

Synonyms of Surly

• Ugly

Antonyms of Surly

Homophones of Surly

• Cearley