bleakly

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière froide, sombre ou désespérée ». Décrit des actions ou une apparence évoquant la désolation, le pessimisme ou l'absence de chaleur et de gaieté.

An adverb meaning "in a way that is cold, dreary, or without hope." It describes actions or appearances that convey desolation, pessimism, or a lack of warmth or cheer.

1. In a hopeless or depressing mannerC1formal

   In a way that shows no hope or encouragement; grimly.

   de manière désespérée

   • He stared bleakly at the ruined house.
   • She spoke bleakly about the future of the company.
   • The landscape stretched bleakly before them, barren and cold.

   Synonymescheerlesslydesolatelydespairinglydismallydrearilyforlornlygloomilygrimlyhopelessly

   Antonymesbrightlycheerfullyhopefullyoptimistically

2. In a cold and harsh mannerC1formal

   In a way that is cold, harsh, and uninviting.

   De manière froide et dure

   • The wind howled bleakly across the empty plains.
   • The sun shone bleakly through the grey clouds.
   • The room was furnished bleakly, with only a single chair.

   Synonymescoldlydismallydrearilygrimlyharshlystarkly

   Antonymescheerfullycomfortablygeniallyinvitinglypleasantlywarmly