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Grammar : Adv
Spell : gloo-mee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈglu mi



Definition of gloomily

Origin :
  • 1580s, probably from gloom even though that word is not attested as early as this one is. Shakespeare used it of woods, Marlowe of persons. Gloomy Gus used in a general sense of "sullen person" since 1940s, from a comic strip character of that name first recorded 1904. Related: Gloomily; gloominess.
  • As in heavily : adv laboriously
  • As in hopelessly : adv without hope
  • As in obscurely : adv dimly
  • As in sadly : adv unhappily
  • As in unhappily : adv miserably
Example sentences :
  • "My harness is yours by the law of arms," said the Spaniard, gloomily.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • "Yes; I'd give a good deal if I could walk as well as he can," said Chip, gloomily.
  • Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower
  • He broke a roll and munched it gloomily, pondering this revelation.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • Settlers, gloomily acquiescent in an unjust fate, brightened at his heralding.
  • Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown
  • "He's a dandy if he catches Baumberger," Miss Georgie averred, gloomily.
  • Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
  • "That settles it," he said aloud, gloomily, watching the last figures.
  • Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington
  • "She may be right there," said Arthur, gloomily, resuming his walk.
  • Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward
  • "Jist th' same as th' other wan," he said gloomily and significantly.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling
  • "I feel that this is a crisis," he began as he gloomily shook my hand.
  • Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • "To seek refuge in the mountains," gloomily answered Don Rodrigo.
  • Extract from : « Gomez Arias » by Joaqun Telesforo de Trueba y Coso

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