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Etymology
Etymology tree English morose Middle English -ly English -ly English morosely From morose + -ly.
Meanings
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In a morose or sulky manner; gloomily.
"Oh, dry up,' said Arnold morosely.
1930, Norman Lindsay, Redheap, Sydney, N.S.W.: Ure Smith, →OCLC, page 168:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most morosely | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more morosely | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |