DEJECTEDLY

dejectedly, in low spirits

(adverb) in a dejected manner; “when she came back Sophie and Esther were sitting dejectedly in the kitchen”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

dejectedly (comparative more dejectedly, superlative most dejectedly)

In a dejected manner, in a dispirited way.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

6 June 2025

PUNGENCY

(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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