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MOROSELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does morosely mean?
• MOROSELY (adverb)
The adverb MOROSELY has 1 sense:
1. in a morose manner
Familiarity information: MOROSELY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a morose manner
Context example:
he fell morosely on the bed
Pertainym:
morose (showing a brooding ill humor)
Context examples
So he followed morosely at Beauty Smith's heels, his tail between his legs, yet snarling softly under his breath.
(White Fang, by Jack London)
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