morosely

Thân thiện

He sat morosely by the window, watching the rain.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered manner: Describes an action done with a mood of sadness, bitterness, or silent bad humor.

Usage

• The adverb "morosely" is used to modify a verb, describing an action is performed. It indicates the subject is in a sour, depressed, or resentful mood while doing something.
• It often describes quiet, withdrawn behavior rather than loud anger.

Examples

• He stared morosely out the window at the rain.
• After losing the match, she sat morosely in the locker room.
• "I suppose we have to go," he said morosely.

Advanced Usage

• Literary/Descriptive Use: Frequently used in narrative writing to convey a character's internal state through their actions.
  • The old man shook his head morosely, contemplating his losses.

Variants and Related Words

• Morose (adjective): Sullen and ill-tempered; gloomy.
  • He was in a morose mood all day.
• Moroseness (noun): The quality or state of being morose.

Synonyms

• Gloomily
• Sullenly
• Sulkingly
• Dourly
• Glumly

Antonyms

• Cheerfully
• Happily
• Brightly

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a morose manner
   • he fell morosely on the bed