He has an irritating manner," Tambu admitted, "but he's a good man.

The old relic had apparently recovered from his shock- he was smiling in an irritating manner.

It may also mean acting in an antisocial, irritating manner while technically staying within the bounds of the rules.

Sid is a crass businessman whose irritating sales-pitch manner extends to his personal communications.

Inspector Meadows was a small man with a ginger head and what I considered a peculiarly irritating manner.

Elayne arched one eyebrow in an irritating manner.

His mind, particularly his conscience, was functioning in an abnormally irritating manner.

Noisy has an irritating manner at best; Mr. Ortega sounded a little impatient when he answered.

Instead, they continue their firm hold on power in a most disgustingly pompous and irritating manner.

He had that irritating manner of believing all was well and trusting everyone completely.