Definitions
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)
drearilyIn 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)
dreadfullyExample 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."
Word Game Points
Is DISMALLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dismally is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordDISMALLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is DISMALLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dismally is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISMALLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.