morosely
in a sullen, gloomy, or ill-humored way:Falling silent, the old sailor became quite glum, and seemed morosely unwilling to answer any more questions.
Origin of morosely
1Other words from morosely
- su·per·mo·rose·ly, adverb
- un·mo·rose·ly, adverb
Words Nearby morosely
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How to use morosely in a sentence
Afterwards, back in the locker room, Gregg Allman morosely doles himself out another dollop of coke.
Stacks: Hitting the Note with the Allman Brothers Band | Grover Lewis | March 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe poked the fire morosely, smoked without enjoying it, and at last cast about for something to read.
The White Shield | Myrtle ReedSunday, Tom spent morosely at his club, and was so disagreeable that his friends were very willing to give him a wide berth.
The White Shield | Myrtle ReedBarney closed the closet door morosely, stood regarding the two crowded bookcases next to it.
Gone Fishing | James H. SchmitzHe went to the old-fashioned gas-fixture, turned out the light, and muttered his way morosely into bed.
The Turmoil | Booth Tarkington
I demanded, resenting the fact that he could stand as silent as a December beehive before my morosely questioning eyes.
The Prairie Child | Arthur Stringer
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