ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Dismally

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈdɪz.mə.li/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Dismally is an adverb meaning In a dismal manner.

Meaning

In a dismal manner.

Example Sentences

The ribs of the few horses showed dismally.
Outside an owl was hooting most dismally in the darkness.
Boris Johnson's speech to the nation on Sunday May 10 was rambly, incoherent, and he failed dismally in his attempt to sound Churchillian.

Synonyms for dismally

Depending on context, synonyms include drearily, dreadfully.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include drearily, dreadfully, depressingly, miserably, woefully, sadly.

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