What is "dismally" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 26-05-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
☞ share facebook ☞ share twitter

What does dismally mean in English? Meaning of dismally definition and abbreviation with examples.

EnglishEnglish
pronunciation pronunciation

What is "dismally" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "dismally": in a cheerless manner

Adverb

  • Meaning: in a cheerless manner
  • Example: in August 1914 , there was a dismally sentimental little dinner, when the French, German, Austrian and Belgian members of the committee drank together to the peace of the future
  • Synonyms: dismally drearily
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ˈdɪz.mə.li/

    Meaning of "dismally": in a dreadful manner

    Adverb

  • Meaning: in a dreadful manner
  • Example: as he looks at the mess he has left behind he must wonder how the Brits so often managed to succeed in the kind of situation where he has so dismally failed
  • Synonyms: dismally dreadfully
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ˈdɪz.mə.li/

    Synonyms:

    desperately, sadly, dispiritedly, cynically, darkly, dejectedly, desolately, despairingly, despondently, disconsolately, emptily, gloomily, pessimistically, spiritlessly, sorrowfully, wistfully, cheerlessly, dejectedly, dolefully, gloomily, grievously, joylessly, morosely, sadly, miserably, unhappily, regrettably, disastrously, grievously, horribly, lamentably, unsuccessfully, terribly, badly, fearfully, disturbingly, horribly, shockingly, appallingly, tragically,

    Antonyms:

    confidently, expectantly, hopefully, happily, fortunately, luckily, appropriately, favorably, happily,

    English

    Related Dictionary

    Read more

    English speaking countries and territories

    All Dictionary for you

    English DictionaryEnglish

    dismally in English: dismally
    🔝