Dingily

/ˈdɪndʒɪli/ adverb

Definition

In a dingy manner; in a dark, dirty, or shabby way.

Etymology

Adverbial form of dingy, formed by adding '-ly' to convert the adjective into an adverb.

Kelly Says

Dingily is rare in modern usage, but when it appears, it creates a mood—imagine a room lit dingily by a single bare bulb, perfect for film noir or Gothic literature.

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