gloomily

Definitions

In a manner characterized by darkness, dimness, or lack of light.

In a way that expresses or suggests deep sadness, depression, or pessimism.

Examples

The old man stared gloomily out the window as the rain began to fall.

She sighed gloomily while looking at the pile of unpaid bills on her desk.

Synonyms

sadly morosely despondently dejectedly cheerlessly melancholily somberly

Antonyms

cheerfully happily joyfully brightly optimistically gleefully radiantly