What does disconsolately mean?
Disconsolately means In a cheerless, dreary manner; in a manner which suggests that one is beyond consolation..
Disconsolately
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
In a cheerless, dreary manner; in a manner which suggests that one is beyond consolation..
Example Sentences
From the bank the lamb looked at her, then faced round to the hut, and, baaing disconsolately, trotted a few paces back.
Disconsolately they shot the water-chute, swung on the swings, ate fairy floss from the booth like nostalgic exiles from fairyland.
Synonyms for disconsolately
Antonyms for disconsolately
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Word Forms
- more disconsolately
- most disconsolately
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for disconsolately?
Common synonyms include bleakly, drearily, dejectedly, inconsolably.
What is the opposite of disconsolately?
Possible antonyms include consolably.
How do you use disconsolately in a sentence?
From the bank the lamb looked at her, then faced round to the hut, and, baaing disconsolately, trotted a few paces back.
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