adverb
- in a rude, impolite, or bad-tempered manner
- in a stingy or miserly manner; unwillingly or grudgingly
Examples
- He churlishly refused to help his neighbor with the move.
- She responded churlishly to the polite greeting.
- The old man churlishly declined to share his food.
- He spoke churlishly to the waiter, complaining about everything.
- She churlishly rejected the invitation without explanation.
- The guest behaved churlishly throughout the dinner party.