According to Guinness World Records, the largest collection of coffee pots belongs to Robert Dahl (Germany) and consists of 27,390 coffee pots as of 2 November 2012, in Rövershagen, Germany.
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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