Morosely: meaning, definitions and examples

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morosely

 

[ หˆmษ”หrษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behaving in a sullen or gloomy manner

Morosely is an adverb that describes someone acting in a sullen, gloomy, or melancholic manner. It is often used to convey a sense of sadness or discontent.

Synonyms

gloomily, mournfully, sullenly.

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Word Description / Examples
morosely

Used to describe someone who is in a bad mood and uncommunicative. Often suggests a sulky silence.

  • She sat morosely at the corner of the room, not talking to anyone.
  • He responded morosely to all questions, clearly upset about something.
sullenly

Denotes a gloomy silence or sulky attitude, often involving anger or being somewhat resentful. Can be seen as having a negative connotation.

  • She sullenly followed her parents, clearly displeased with their decision.
  • He sat sullenly in his chair, refusing to participate in the discussion.
gloomily

Implying a situation or a person that appears dark, depressing, or lacking in cheer. Could describe both a physical environment and an emotional state.

  • The sky was overcast and the streets were gloomily lit by the weak street lamps.
  • She looked gloomily out the window, thinking about the recent bad news.
mournfully

Describes a state of deep sorrow or grief, often associated with loss or sadness. Usually used in more serious contexts.

  • He sighed mournfully as he remembered his late friend.
  • The dog howled mournfully at the sound of the passing ambulance.

Examples of usage

  • She sat morosely in the corner, refusing to join the conversation.
  • He looked at her morosely, his eyes filled with sorrow.
  • The old man walked morosely down the street, lost in his thoughts.

Translations

Translations of the word "morosely" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sombrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเคพเคธเฅ€ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mรผrrisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ muram

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั…ะผัƒั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ponuro

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™ฐๆฐ—ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท morosement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sombrรญamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kasvetli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฐ์šธํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูƒุขุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ponurฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ponuro

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ด้ƒๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mrko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพunglega

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 'morosely' is derived from the adjective 'morose', which comes from the Latin word 'morosus' meaning 'peevish' or 'sullen'. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'morosely'. The term has been used in English language since the late 16th century.

See also: morose, moroseness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,865 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.