dismally
dismally · more dismally · most dismally
In a dismal mannerIn a dismal manner.
/ˈdɪz.mə.li/
» Something is dismally wrong with this picture.
Meaning
1 sensesIn a dismal manner.
in a dreadful manner
Examples
1 sentencesSomething is dismally wrong with this picture.
Forms
more dismally, most dismally| Comparative | more dismally Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most dismally |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- in a dreadful manner:dreadfully
- in a cheerless manner:drearily
Word family
1 related wordsRelateddismal
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb