DOURLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does dourly mean? • DOURLY (adverb)
The adverb DOURLY has 1 sense:
1. in a sullen manner
Familiarity information: DOURLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• DOURLY (adverb)
Meaning:
In a sullen manner
Synonyms:
dourly; glumly; sullenly
Context example:
he sat in his chair dourly
Pertainym:
dour (showing a brooding ill humor)
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