flounced
Left in huff
Flounced is the past tense of flounce, meaning to move with exaggerated, impatient motions—typically expressing anger or indignation: She flounced out of the room after the argument.
The word suggests dramatic, attention-seeking movement.
Separately, flounced describes fabric trimmed with a flounce—a wide ruffle or gathered strip: a flounced skirt.
Childishly bad-tempered
- indignantAngered by unfairness
- sulkyMoody and silently resentful
- huffedBreathed out sharply
- exasperatedIntensely irritated, patience gone
resentful · disgruntled · pouty · offended · affronted · agitated · annoyed · vexed
petulant
Childishly bad-tempered
exasperated · resentful · disgruntled · pouty · offended · affronted · agitated · annoyed · vexed · fuming
swished
Moved with rustling sound
sashayed · strutted · paraded · twirled · swirled · dramatic · exaggerated · theatrical · emphatic · showy
ruffles
Pleated ornamental trim
gathered · hemline · peplum · frill · trim · edging · layered · pleated · tucked · flared
flouncedcomposed
Calm and self-possessed
restrained · stayed calm · dignified · stoic · impassive