GLOOMILY

gloomily

(adverb) with gloom; “such a change is gloomily foreseen by many”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

gloomily (comparative more gloomily, superlative most gloomily)

In a gloomy manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Gloom"i*ly, adv.

Definition: In a gloomy manner.

GLOOMY

Gloom"y, a. [Compar. Gloomier; superl. Gloomiest.]

1. Imperfectly illuminated; dismal through obscurity or darkness; dusky; dim; clouded; as, the cavern was gloomy. "Though hid in gloomiest shade." Milton.

2. Affected with, or expressing, gloom; melancholy; dejected; as, a gloomy temper or countenance.

Syn.

– Dark; dim; dusky; dismal; cloudy; moody; sullen; morose; melancholy; sad; downcast; depressed; dejected; disheartened.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

31 March 2025

IMPROVISED

(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”


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