gloomily

gloomily
gloomy ADJECTIVE (gloomier, gloomiest) 1) dark or poorly lit, especially so as to cause fear or depression. 2) causing or feeling depression or despondency.
DERIVATIVES gloomily adverb gloominess noun.

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  • Gloomily — Gloom i*ly, adv. In a gloomy manner. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • gloomily — adv. Gloomily is used with these verbs: ↑stare …   Collocations dictionary

  • gloomily — adverb with gloom (Freq. 2) such a change is gloomily foreseen by many • Derived from adjective: ↑gloomy …   Useful english dictionary

  • gloomily — adverb see gloomy …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • gloomily — See gloomy. * * * …   Universalium

  • gloomily — adverb In a gloomy manner …   Wiktionary

  • gloomily — adv. despondently, sadly, dispiritedly, downheartedly; dimly, darkly …   English contemporary dictionary

  • gloomily — gloom·i·ly …   English syllables

  • gloomily — See: gloomy …   English dictionary

  • gloomy — gloomily, adv. gloominess, n. /glooh mee/, adj., gloomier, gloomiest. 1. dark or dim; deeply shaded: gloomy skies. 2. causing gloom; dismal or depressing: a gloomy prospect. 3. filled with or showing gloom; sad, dejected, or melancholy. 4.… …   Universalium

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