Dourly (Adverb)
Meaning
In a sullen manner; "he sat in his chair dourly".
Examples
- He replied dourly to the invitation, clearly not looking forward to the event.
- Her dourly expression made it clear she was in a bad mood.
- The old man sat dourly in his chair, unwilling to engage in conversation.
- After the fight, he looked dourly at his partner, the tension between them palpable.
- The driver navigated the road dourly, his sullen demeanor infecting the rest of the group.