dolefully
dolefully — adverb
1. in a manner that shows deep unhappiness or grief, often through one's voice, fac
in a manner that shows deep unhappiness or grief, often through one's voice, face, or bearing
Fatima dolefully described the empty house where her grandmother once lived.
Hiroshi shook his head dolefully when the last train pulled away.
dolefully can follow the verb it modifies
The old dog, dolefully watching the family pack, let out a soft whine.
"I suppose it is over," Beatriz said dolefully, staring at the closed door.
Kwame dolefully returned the keys to the landlord on his final day.
- sadly
more common and less formal; used in everyday speech
- mournfully
similar register; specifically tied to grief or loss
- sorrowfully
more literary; emphasises deep emotional pain
- gloomily
emphasises a dark, low mood rather than active sadness
- cheerfully
in a happy, positive manner
- joyfully
with great happiness and delight
用法筆記
Formal or literary; in everyday conversation, 'sadly' is more natural for most contexts.