Cheerlessly and Plaintively

Cheerlessly

Cheerlessly adverb - In an unhappy manner.
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Synonyms for Cheerlessly

Plaintively and cheerlessly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Plaintively" instead an adverb "Cheerlessly".

Nearby Word: cheerless

Plaintively

Plaintively adverb - With feelings of bitterness or grief.
Usage example: the man sighed plaintively as it became clear that he was getting nowhere with the officious bureacrat

Cheerlessly and plaintively are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cheerlessly" instead an adverb "Plaintively".

Nearby Words: plaintive, plaint
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