Depressingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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depressingly

 

[ dɪˈprɛsɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

adverb of manner

In a manner that is causing someone to feel very sad and without hope.

Synonyms

mournfully, sadly, sorrowfully.

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Word Description / Examples
depressingly

Used when describing something that brings feelings of severe sadness, often in a manner that is difficult to change or escape. It implies a sense of ongoing, relentless dismalness.

  • The weather has been depressingly dreary all week.
  • He spoke of his future job prospects depressingly, as if he had already given up.
sadly

Commonly used in everyday situations to indicate a sense of sadness or regret. It can refer to both minor and major disappointments or unfortunate circumstances.

  • Sadly, the event was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • He sadly admitted that their relationship was over.
sorrowfully

Best used in formal or literary contexts to describe profound sadness or regret. It often indicates a deep, heartfelt lament.

  • She sorrowfully recounted the tale of their lost love.
  • He apologized sorrowfully for his mistakes, hoping for forgiveness.
mournfully

Appropriate when referring to expressions of deep grief, typically related to loss or bereavement. It often conveys a quiet, reflective sorrow.

  • She looked mournfully at the old photographs of happier times.
  • The violin played a mournfully beautiful melody that moved the crowd to tears.

Examples of usage

  • She looked at him depressingly.
  • The news was depressingly familiar.
  • The weather outside was depressingly grey and dull.

Translations

Translations of the word "depressingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 depressivamente

🇮🇳 निराशाजनक रूप से

🇩🇪 deprimierend

🇮🇩 dengan menyedihkan

🇺🇦 пригнічено

🇵🇱 przygnębiająco

🇯🇵 憂鬱に

🇫🇷 déprimant

🇪🇸 deprimente

🇹🇷 depresif bir şekilde

🇰🇷 우울하게

🇸🇦 بشكل محبط

🇨🇿 depresivně

🇸🇰 depresívne

🇨🇳 令人沮丧地

🇸🇮 depresivno

🇮🇸 þunglyndislega

🇰🇿 депрессиялық түрде

🇬🇪 დეპრესიულად

🇦🇿 depressiv şəkildə

🇲🇽 deprimente

Etymology

The adverb 'depressingly' originated from the verb 'depress', which comes from the Latin word 'deprimere', meaning 'press down'. The adverb form 'depressingly' started being used in the English language in the 19th century, as a way to describe actions or situations that cause sadness and hopelessness.

See also: depressed, depressing, depression, depressiveness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,320 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.