Bleakly: meaning, definitions and examples

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bleakly

 

[ bliหklษช ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe a situation or expression

In a bleak or desolate manner; without hope or optimism.

Synonyms

desolately, dismally, gloomily.

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Word Description / Examples
bleakly

Use this word to describe a situation or an environment that is stark, cold, and lacking in any kind of hopeful or comforting elements.

  • She looked out at the field, bleakly realizing there was no one coming to help.
  • The town stood bleakly in the harsh winter wind.
gloomily

Use this word when describing an atmosphere or mood that is darkly pessimistic or melancholic. Can be used for both people and settings.

  • She sat gloomily by the window, contemplating the drizzling rain.
  • The forest looked gloomily ominous under the darkening sky.
dismally

This word suits instances where situations or moods are not only gloomy and depressing but also evoke a sense of failure or inadequacy.

  • The day ended dismally as the rain poured down unceasingly.
  • He looked at his test results dismally, knowing he had failed again.
desolately

Use this word to describe feelings, places, or circumstances that are abandoned, empty, and utterly lonely. Often includes a sense of hopelessness.

  • He wandered desolately through the empty streets, searching for any sign of life.
  • The house stood desolately at the edge of the village, windows broken and doors ajar.

Examples of usage

  • She looked at him bleakly.
  • He smiled bleakly at the news.
  • The future seemed bleakly uncertain.
  • The weather forecast was bleakly accurate.
Context #2 | Adjective

used to describe a place or view

Lacking charm or having a harsh and uninviting look.

Synonyms

barren, bleak, desolate.

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Word Description / Examples
bleakly

Used to describe a manner that lacks hope or cheer, often emphasizing a grim or despondent outlook.

  • He stared bleakly at the empty room, feeling utterly lost.
  • She bleakly acknowledged that there was little chance of success.
desolate

Describes a place that is empty, abandoned, and often leads to feelings of loneliness or isolation. It has a strong emotional impact and a negative connotation.

  • The once-bustling town now lay desolate, with empty streets and boarded-up houses.
  • After the fire, the forest became a desolate wasteland.
barren

Often used to describe a landscape that is empty and devoid of any significant vegetation or life. Can also refer to something unproductive or without results.

  • The desert stretched out barren and lifeless for miles.
  • Their efforts to grow crops on the barren land were in vain.
bleak

Typically refers to situations, environments, or futures that seem harsh, cold, or hopeless. It carries a generally negative connotation.

  • The outlook for the company's future seems bleak.
  • The weather was bleak, with gray skies and freezing temperatures.

Examples of usage

  • The landscape was bleakly beautiful.
  • The room felt bleakly empty.
  • He lived in a bleakly industrial area.

Translations

Translations of the word "bleakly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sombrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dรผster

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ suram

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั…ะผัƒั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ponuro

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™ฐ้ฌฑใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sombrement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sombrรญamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kasvetli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Œ์šธํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูƒุขุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ponuro

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ponuro

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ด้ƒๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mrklo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ myrkt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉาฃั–ะปัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒฃแƒจแƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™mgin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sombrรญamente

Etymology

The word 'bleakly' originated from the Middle English word 'bleke' meaning pale or shining. Over time, it evolved to describe a situation or place that lacks warmth or cheerfulness. The adverb 'bleakly' emphasizes a sense of hopelessness or desolation, while the adjective 'bleakly' describes a harsh and uninviting environment. It is often used to convey a sense of gloom or emptiness in various contexts.

See also: bleak, bleakness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,103 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.