Morosely: meaning, definitions and examples
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morosely
[ หmษหrษsli ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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morosely |
Used to describe someone who is in a bad mood and uncommunicative. Often suggests a sulky silence.
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sullenly |
Denotes a gloomy silence or sulky attitude, often involving anger or being somewhat resentful. Can be seen as having a negative connotation.
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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.
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mournfully |
Describes a state of deep sorrow or grief, often associated with loss or sadness. Usually used in more serious contexts.
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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:
๐ต๐น sombrio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฆเคพเคธเฅ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช mรผrrisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ muram
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพั ะผััะพ
๐ต๐ฑ ponuro
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฐๆฐใซ
๐ซ๐ท morosement
๐ช๐ธ sombrรญamente
๐น๐ท kasvetli
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ์ธํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุขุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ ponurฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ ponuro
๐จ๐ณ ้ด้ๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ mrko
๐ฎ๐ธ รพunglega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉาฃัะปััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฆแฃแจแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qษmgin
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.