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Dourly: meaning, definitions and examples

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dourly

 

[ หˆdสŠษ™rlษช ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

mood expression

Dourly refers to a manner that is severe, stern, or gloomy. When someone speaks or behaves dourly, it often conveys a sense of unfriendliness or a lack of cheer. This adverb is used to describe an attitude that is marked by grimness or a lack of humor. For instance, one might describe a strict teacher's feedback as being given dourly if it lacks any encouragement.

Synonyms

grimly, moodily, sourly, sternly

Examples of usage

  • He responded dourly to the suggestion.
  • She looked at her teammates dourly after the loss.
  • The judge ruled dourly, with no hint of leniency.

Translations

Translations of the word "dourly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น murmurando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเคพเคธเฅ€เคจเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช murrend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan muram

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั…ะผัƒั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ponuro

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๆฉŸๅซŒใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท d'un air maussade

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de manera sombrรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท somurtarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋š๋šํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฌุฏูŠู‘ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zamraฤenฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mrzuto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ด้ƒๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sivkasto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dauflega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะนะทะตะปั–ัะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒฃแƒญแƒงแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑrฤฑq bir ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de manera sombrรญa

Etymology

The term 'dourly' is derived from the adjective 'dour,' which has roots in the Middle English word 'dur' or 'dour,' meaning 'hard' or 'severe.' The etymology can be traced back further to the Old French word 'dour,' which meant 'hard' or 'harsh.' Over time, the meaning evolved to encapsulate an expression or demeanor that is unyielding or grim. The adverbial form 'dourly' emerged to describe actions or behaviors that embody this sternness. In contemporary usage, 'dour' often depicts a lack of cheerfulness or an unapproachable demeanor, which is prevalent in literature to illustrate characters with unsocial or unfriendly traits. The historical development of the word speaks to cultural attitudes toward expressions of emotion, reflecting a diverse array of human interactions over centuries.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,303, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.