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glumly
This adverb conveys a specific blend of sadness and silence, often suggesting a mood of brooding or sullen disappointment. It differs from "sadly" in that it implies a certain level of gloominess or a refusal to be cheered up, often manifesting as a physical expression of misery, such as a pout or a vacant stare.
Because it describes a state of mood rather than a sudden emotion, it is frequently used to describe how someone performs a repetitive or passive action, such as sitting, staring, or waiting, while trapped in a negative mental state.
Meanings
Examples
He stared glumly at the rain pouring down on his ruined picnic.
She sat glumly in the waiting room for three hours.
The employee sighed glumly while reading the memo about the cancelled bonuses.
He walked glumly back to his room after the breakup.
The defeated army marched glumly back to their camp.
I just want to stay in bed and be miserable today.