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Definition of dourly

dourly

/ˈdʊr.li/
dour · ly
Adjective:dour
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dourly Lexical Profile

dourly Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In a relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy manner.

Example

"The coach stared dourly from the sidelines as his team conceded another goal in the final minutes."

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• Rhymes for dourly

• Nearby Words

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doula
dour
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douro
douse
doux

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'dour' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Dour' entered English via Scots in the 14th century, ultimately deriving from the Latin 'durus', meaning 'hard' or 'stern'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dourly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dourly
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