Morosely: meaning, definitions and examples

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morosely

[ ˈmɔːrəsli ]

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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

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:

🇵🇹 sombrio

🇮🇳 उदासी से

🇩🇪 mürrisch

🇮🇩 muram

🇺🇦 похмуро

🇵🇱 ponuro

🇯🇵 陰気に

🇫🇷 morosement

🇪🇸 sombríamente

🇹🇷 kasvetli

🇰🇷 우울하게

🇸🇦 بكآبة

🇨🇿 ponurě

🇸🇰 ponuro

🇨🇳 阴郁地

🇸🇮 mrko

🇮🇸 þunglega

🇰🇿 көңілсіз

🇬🇪 მოღუშულად

🇦🇿 qəmgin

🇲🇽 sombríamente

Word origin

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.