DOURLY

dourly, sullenly, glumly

(adverb) in a sullen manner; “he sat in his chair dourly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

dourly (comparative more dourly, superlative most dourly)

In a dour manner.

Source: Wiktionary


DOUR

Dour, a. Etym: [Cf. F. dur, L. durus.]

Definition: Hard; inflexible; obstinate; sour in aspect; hardy; bold. [Scot.] A dour wife, a sour old carlin. C. Reade.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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