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DISMALLY

(adverb)
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There are 2 meanings of the word Dismally.

Dismally - as an adverb

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 (Exact Relations)
drearily

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 (Exact Relations)
dreadfully

Example Sentences

"The weather forecast for tomorrow looks dismally gloomy."
"After losing the match, his mood was dismally dismal."
"She failed the test dismally despite hours of studying."
"The dismally low attendance at the concert disappointed the band."
"Their attempt to fix the plumbing was dismally unsuccessful."
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Word Game Points

Is DISMALLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dismally is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISMALLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DISMALLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dismally is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISMALLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DISMALLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dismally is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISMALLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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