gloomily

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière morne » — exprimant la tristesse, le pessimisme ou l'absence d'espoir. Décrit une action accomplie avec une humeur sombre, mélancolique ou décourageante.

An adverb meaning 'in a gloomy manner' — expressing sadness, pessimism, or a lack of hope. It describes an action performed with a dark, melancholic, or depressing attitude.

1. In a sad or depressed mannerB2formal

   In a way that shows sadness, hopelessness, or lack of cheer.

   d'une manière morose

   • She stared gloomily out the window at the rain.
   • He spoke gloomily about the future of the company.
   • They sat gloomily in the waiting room, fearing bad news.

   Synonymesbleaklydejectedlydespondentlydismallyforlornlymiserablymournfullysorrowfully

   Antonymesbrightlycheerfullyhappilyjoyfullymerrily

2. In a dark or dim wayB2formal

   In a manner that is dark, shadowy, or lacking light.

   De manière sombre ou obscure

   • The room was lit gloomily by a single candle.
   • The forest stretched gloomily under the overcast sky.
   • The old house stood gloomily at the end of the lane.

   Synonymesdarklydimlymurkily

   Antonymesbrightlybrilliantlyclearlyradiantly