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Definition of glumly

glumly

/ˈɡlʌm.li/
glum · ly
Adjective:glum
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• adverb

1

In a sullen, dejected, or morose manner; with quiet sadness or disappointment.

Example

"He stared glumly out the rain-streaked window after learning that the weekend trip had been canceled."

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• Rhymes for glumly

• Nearby Words

gluey
glug
glum
glumly
glumness
glums
glut

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'glum' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base word 'glum' dates back to the 16th century and derives from the dialectal verb 'glum' (to look sullen or frown), a variant of Middle English 'gloumen', which is also related to 'gloom'.

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