adverb
- in a childishly sulky or bad-tempered manner
Examples
- She petulantly refused to answer any more questions.
- The child petulantly threw his toys on the floor.
- He petulantly complained that nothing was going his way.
- When criticized, she petulantly turned away from the group.
- The teenager petulantly slammed the door after being grounded.
- She petulantly crossed her arms and pouted.