spikily
/ˈspaɪkɪli/
adverb
- In a way that has sharp points or is covered with spikes.
- The metal fence ended spikily at the top to prevent climbing.
- The porcupine's quills stood out spikily when it felt threatened.
- Her hair was styled spikily, pointing in all directions.
- In an irritable or easily angered manner.
- He responded spikily to the criticism, snapping at his coworker.
- She spoke spikily, making everyone uncomfortable.
- The customer complained spikily about the slow service.
- In a way that rises and falls sharply, like a spike on a graph.
- The stock market moved spikily throughout the day.
- His temperature rose spikily, then dropped suddenly.
- The data fluctuated spikily, making it hard to predict trends.