GLUMLY

dourly, sullenly, glumly

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

glumly (not comparable)

In a glum manner.

Synonyms

• moodily

• sullenly

Source: Wiktionary


Glum"ly, adv.

Definition: In a glum manner; sullenly; moodily.

GLUM

Glum, n. Etym: [See Gloom.]

Definition: Sullenness. [Obs.] Skelton.

Glum, a.

Definition: Moody; silent; sullen. I frighten people by my glun face. Thackeray.

Glum, v. i.

Definition: To look sullen; to be of a sour countenance; to be glum. [Obs.] Hawes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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