gloomily

/ˈɡluːmɪli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡluːmɪli/ (ame, ipa) · /-mə̇lē -li/ (ame, mw)

gloomily — 副詞

1. showing sadness and a strong belief that things will turn out badly, often throu

1.副詞C1
釋義

陰鬱地

以悲傷且不抱希望的態度

showing sadness and a strong belief that things will turn out badly, often through tone of voice, facial expression, or words.

例句

Padma stared gloomily at the rain pouring outside her bedroom window.

Padma 陰鬱地望著窗外傾盆而下的大雨。

verb (stare) + gloomily — typical with verbs of looking

"We'll never finish the project on time," Caio said gloomily during the team meeting.

「我們絕對無法準時完成這個專案。」Caio 在團隊會議上憂愁地說道。

reporting verb (said) + gloomily — common with speech that expresses hopelessness

同義詞
  • 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    adds a sullen, withdrawn quality, often silent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

反義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

❌The sky looked gloomily.
✅The sky looked gloomy.
💡after a linking verb like 'look', use the adjective 'gloomy', not the adverb.
❌She felt gloomily about the news.
✅She felt gloomy about the news.
💡after 'feel', use the adjective form.