desolately

[ˈdɛsələtli]

desolately Definition

  • 1in a manner that is bleakly and depressingly empty or bare
  • 2in a manner that expresses great unhappiness, loneliness, or sadness

Using desolately: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "desolately" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The town was desolately quiet after the storm.

  • Example

    She looked around the empty room desolately.

  • Example

    He sat desolately on the bench, staring into space.

desolately Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: desolately in Brief

The adverb 'desolately' [ˈdɛsələtli] describes a situation that is bleak, empty, and depressing, or a person who is expressing great unhappiness, loneliness, or sadness. It is often used to describe a place or a person's emotional state, as in 'The town was desolately quiet after the storm.'