glumly

Examples

• All

• Temptation, she realized glumly, was something she'd never encountered before.

  Fiction book (1991)

• So much, he thought glumly, for finding any kind of enlightenment here.

  Fiction book (1991)

• "Some party," Harvey said glumly, then went to business.

  Fiction book (1991)

• "Maybe longer," she added glumly, glancing quickly at the sky.

  Fiction book (1991)

• When the dust settled, Vasco could be seen standing glumly on one side of the road.

  Fiction book (1990)

• The Swedish girls glumly listen to their Walkmen and avoid looking at us.

  Fiction book (1994)

• All the while, Edie sits watching glumly from her chair.

  Fiction book (1994)

• Finally, Audrey said glumly, "Success is what I'm not."

  Fiction book (1993)

• Jimmy nodded in agreement and sat back, staring glumly at his plate.

  Fiction book (1990)

• Everyone turns away from the windows, gingerly sitting down, glumly pondering this possibility.

  Fiction book (1990)

Synonyms

S

sadly

vsglumly

53 1.0

In an unhappy way because you feel upset

is darker and more sullen than simple sorrow

S

sullenly

vsglumly

4 6.8

A quiet, angry way of showing you are upset

is more about sadness and low energy than irritation

S

somberly

vsglumly

• US

3 5.5

In a serious and sad way

is more sulky and resentful rather than solemn

G

gloomily

vsglumly

3 4.1

In a sad way that shows no hope

is more sullen and withdrawn than openly pessimistic

D

dismally

vsglumly

3 4.8

In a gloomy way that makes people feel sad or hopeless

is more personal and sullen than broadly hopeless

F

forlornly

vsglumly

3 7.4

In a sad, lonely way as if left alone

is gloomier but less focused on loneliness or abandonment

M

morosely

vsglumly

2 7.2

In a sad, gloomy way

is sad and downcast without the sulky resentment

B

bleakly

vsglumly

2 6.2

In a way that shows no hope or cheer

is more about personal sulkiness than a bleak atmosphere

D

dejectedly

vsglumly

2 6.5

In a sad, disappointed way

is more about a flat, gloomy feeling than simple sadness

S

sorrowfully

vsglumly

1 4.6

In a sad way that shows a person is sorry

is more closed and resentful rather than openly regretful

M

moodily

vsglumly

1 6.0

In a sad or gloomy way that shows someone is unhappy

is steadier in gloomy sulkiness rather than variable moods

D

despairingly

vsglumly

1 6.1

In a way that shows no hope

is less extreme, showing gloom without complete hopelessness

D

despondently

vsglumly

1 7.3

In a sad, hopeless way that shows you have lost hope

is less about total hopelessness and more low spirits

D

disconsolately

vsglumly

• Literature

1 8.5

In a very sad way that shows no comfort or hope

expresses a worn sadness rather than profound, inconsolable grief

D

drearily

vsglumly

1 5.4

In a boring, gloomy way that shows little energy

is more about withdrawn sulkiness than mere dullness

D

dispiritedly

vsglumly

1 7.4

In a sad way that shows no hope

is more about being quietly down than simply unmotivated

D

desolately

vsglumly

1 7.5

In a way that shows great loneliness and sadness

is more about dull sadness than intense isolation

D

dourly

vsglumly

1 8.4

In a serious, unfriendly way that shows dislike

is more quietly sad and withdrawn than sternly gloomy

M

melancholically

vsglumly

7.7

In a sad and thoughtful way

is more about a blunt, sullen feeling than deep reflection

L

lugubriously

vsglumly

• Literature

9.1

In a very sad, gloomy way

is less mournful and more quietly downcast or sulky

I

in low spirits

vsglumly

3.9

Feeling sad and without energy

is specifically sullen and moody rather than broadly low in mood

C

cheerlessly

vsglumly

6.5

In a sad, tired way with little energy

is grumpier and sulkier rather than simply cheerless

Antonyms

C

cheerfully

34 1.0

In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help

How Sad

inconsolably

1 7.2

morosely

2 7.2

dejectedly

2 6.5

glumly

6 5.8

sadly

53 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology