Drearily (Adverb)
Meaning
In a cheerless manner; "in August 1914, there was a dismally sentimental little dinner, when the French, German, Austrian and Belgian members of the committee drank together to the peace of the future".
Examples
- The tourists walked drearily through the deserted streets of the abandoned town, their excitement slowly fading away.
- The team played drearily, with no apparent interest or passion for the game, despite the loud cheers of the crowd.
- The clock ticked drearily, marking each passing second in what seemed like an eternity for the people waiting anxiously.
- As she sat through the overly long lecture, her eyes slid drearily around the room, searching for something, anything, to hold her attention.
- The weather had been drearily gray for weeks, with no sign of sunshine to lift the city's gloomy mood.