dourly

[ˈdaʊərli]

dourly Definition

  • 1in a manner that shows a serious and unfriendly way of behaving
  • 2in a manner that is gloomy or sullen

Using dourly: Examples

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

  • Example

    He dourly refused to attend the party.

  • Example

    She looked at him dourly, her face expressionless.

  • Example

    The sky was dourly overcast, and the wind was howling.

dourly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dourly

Antonyms for dourly

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Summary: dourly in Brief

The adverb 'dourly' [ˈdaʊərli] describes a serious and unfriendly behavior or a gloomy and sullen mood. It is often used to describe a person's attitude or facial expression, as in 'She looked at him dourly, her face expressionless.' The word has synonyms like 'grimly' and 'sternly,' and antonyms like 'cheerfully' and 'happily.'