gloomy
adjective
dark or dim; deeply shaded.
gloomily
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a word derived from
gloomy.
Example Sentences
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Now people in Silicon Valley are talking gloomily about the “SaaSpocalypse.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
"I feel that we are disastrously losing this game. And I think it's going to get worse," David added gloomily.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2025
More gloomily, the holiday was observed against a backdrop of continued fighting.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 24, 2023
He sighs on his couch and gloomily watches daytime television.
From New York Times ● Apr. 17, 2023
“You’re not being very polite to your friend, Mr. Watson. One of our most distinguished Emotional Engineers ...” “But he’s right,” said Helmholtz gloomily.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
