Definition

In a way that shows sadness or a lack of hope; in a gloomy manner.

Example

He looked morosely out the window, lost in his thoughts.

Conversation

Why do you look so morosely at your phone?

I just got some bad news from a friend.

Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that. What happened?

They told me they lost their job, which makes me feel pretty morosely about everything.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Morosely → It is formed from "morose" (from Latin *morosus*, meaning peevish or sulky) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "morosely" means in a sulky or gloomy manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone acting in a 'sulky' way ('morose') — the '-ly' just means in that manner. This helps you remember that 'morosely' describes how someone behaves when they are gloomy.

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