say coldly
Frequency: 7.52.1 per million words
To speak words in an unemotional or unfriendly tone.
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Examples (10)
- "I have nothing more to say," she said coldly, turning away from him.
- The official simply said coldly, "Your access has been denied."
- "That is a matter for the board to decide," the CEO said coldly in response to the question.
- He interrupted my explanation to say coldly, "I've heard enough excuses."
- She looked him in the eye and said coldly, "You will regret this."
- "The results are final," the doctor said coldly, offering no words of comfort.
- When asked if he felt any remorse, the prisoner just said coldly, "No."
- If he tries to apologize again, I will just say coldly that it's too late.
- "Welcome to your new reality," the captor said coldly with a cruel smile.
- He would often say coldly that emotions are a weakness, revealing his detached nature.