Downcastly

/ˈdaʊn.kæst.li/ adverb

Definition

In a downcast manner; sadly, dejectedly, or with a gloomy appearance or demeanor.

Etymology

From 'downcast' (sad or directed downward) plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'; creates an adverb describing how an action is performed in a sad or downward manner.

Kelly Says

This adverb is delightfully archaic—modern English just says 'sadly' or 'dejectedly,' but 'downcastly' has a literary, almost Victorian sadness to it! Poetry and novels from the 1800s are full of characters acting 'downcastly.'

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