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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 mannerplay

  Familiarity information: MOROSELY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


MOROSELY (adverb)


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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