dismally
definition: in a dreadful manner
example: As we look at the mess we have left behind, we must wonder how we fell so dismally short.
speech part: adverb
synonyms:
dreadfully
definition: 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
speech part: adverb
synonyms:
drearily