Meaning of the word petulantly in English

What does petulantly mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

petulantly

US /ˈpetʃ.ə.lənt.li/
UK /ˈpetʃ.ə.lənt.li/

Adverb

in a childishly sulky or bad-tempered way

Example:
He crossed his arms and stared petulantly at his mother.
The child petulantly refused to eat his vegetables.