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Meaning of bleakly
The primary meaning of the word "bleakly" is in a way that gives little hope or comfort.
Etymology of bleakly
The word "bleakly" originates from the Old English word "blæc" meaning dark, and the Old Norse word "bleikr" meaning pale, with the adverbial suffix "-ly" added to form the adverb "bleakly", which has been used in English since the 16th century to describe something as harsh, cold, and unforgiving.
Synonyms
somberly
gloomily
depressingly
dismal
drearily
coldly
harshly
unforgivingly
barrenly
desolately
starkly
grimly
morosely
mournfully
sorrowfully
melancholically
dismally
hopelessly
despairingly
brutally
mercilessly
pitilessly
ruthlessly
relentlessly
unrelentingly
uncompromisingly
unyieldingly
austerely
severely
strictly
sparsely
meagerly
scantily
poorly
inadequately
Definitions
- Giving little hope or comfort, cold and unforgiving in manner or effect
- * (of a place or situation) cold, barren, and unpromising
Usage Examples
- The future looked bleakly unpromising for the young graduate.
- * The landscape stretched out bleakly to the horizon.
- * The doctor's diagnosis was delivered bleakly, without any attempt to soften the blow.
Antonyms
hopefully
cheerfully
optimistically
positively
encouragingly
promisingly
favorably
advantageously
kindly
gently
mercifully
compassionately
sympathetically
warmly
hospitably
generously
abundantly
richly
sufficiently
adequately
amply