Bleakly: meaning, definitions and examples

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bleakly

[ bliːklɪ ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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:

🇵🇹 sombrio

🇮🇳 उदास

🇩🇪 düster

🇮🇩 suram

🇺🇦 похмуро

🇵🇱 ponuro

🇯🇵 陰鬱に

🇫🇷 sombrement

🇪🇸 sombríamente

🇹🇷 kasvetli

🇰🇷 음울하게

🇸🇦 بكآبة

🇨🇿 ponuro

🇸🇰 ponuro

🇨🇳 阴郁地

🇸🇮 mrklo

🇮🇸 myrkt

🇰🇿 көңілсіз

🇬🇪 მოღუშულად

🇦🇿 qəmgin

🇲🇽 sombríamente

Word origin

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.