Despairingly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈspɛəɹ.ɪŋ.li/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Despairingly is an adverb meaning In a despairing manner.
Meaning
In a despairing manner.
Example Sentences
It was raining. She was over there, crouched despairingly beneath the awning of that shop. She wanted to be elsewhere, but the moisture lay in wait to damage her hat.
Synonyms for despairingly
Depending on context, synonyms include despondently.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include despondently, despairfully, despondingly, desolately, deploringly, dejectedly.
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