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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

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

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.