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Definition of gloomily adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

gloomily

adverb
 
/ˈɡluːmɪli/
 
/ˈɡluːmɪli/
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  1. in a way that is sad and without hope synonym glumly
    • He stared gloomily at the phone.
    • Iris lay gloomily on her bed contemplating the future.
  2. in a way that is nearly dark, or badly lit in a way that makes you feel sad
    • gloomily lit
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