“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
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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