glumly
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B2
/ˈɡlʌmli/
(glum)
dejected mood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'glumly' originates from the adjective 'glum', which comes from the Middle English word 'gloumen', meaning 'to look sullen'.
Historical Evolution
'gloumen' transformed into the modern English word 'glum', and the adverbial form 'glumly' was derived from it.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to look sullen', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a sullen manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a sullen or silently gloomy manner.
He sat glumly in the corner, refusing to join the conversation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42