gloomily
/ˈɡluːmɪli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡluːmɪli/ (ame, ipa) · /-mə̇lē -li/ (ame, mw)
gloomily — adverb
1. showing sadness and a strong belief that things will turn out badly, often throu
showing sadness and a strong belief that things will turn out badly, often through tone of voice, facial expression, or words.
Padma stared gloomily at the rain pouring outside her bedroom window.
verb (stare) + gloomily — typical with verbs of looking
"We'll never finish the project on time," Caio said gloomily during the team meeting.
reporting verb (said) + gloomily — common with speech that expresses hopelessness
Élise sat at the kitchen table, picking gloomily at her cold pasta.
The coach shook his head gloomily after watching the third missed penalty.
Tariq predicted gloomily that house prices in his city would keep falling for years.
- miserably
stronger; suggests visible distress, not just low spirits
- despondently
more formal; emphasises loss of hope rather than sadness
- morosely
adds a sullen, withdrawn quality, often silent
- dejectedly
focuses on disappointment after a setback
- cheerfully
opposite tone — bright and hopeful
- brightly
of voice or expression; full of energy and optimism
文法句型
verb + gloomily
gloomily + verb (front position for emphasis)
用法筆記
Modifies verbs of speaking, looking, thinking, or moving — describes manner. Subject is almost always a person; rarely used for inanimate things even when they evoke gloom.