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Definition of morosely

morosely

/məˈroʊs.li/
mo · rose · ly
Adjective:morose
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morosely Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In a sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered manner.

Example

"After losing the championship match, the team captain stared morosely at the locker room floor."

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• Rhymes for morosely

• Nearby Words

moronic
moronically
morose
morosely
moroseness
morph
morphine

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the adjective 'morose' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Morose' derives from the Latin 'morosus', meaning 'peevish' or 'fretful', from 'mos' ('custom', 'self-will', or 'way of life').

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