Glaucously

/ˈɡlɔːkəsli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that is greyish-blue, pale, or dim in appearance; with a glaucous or whitish-grey quality.

Etymology

From glaucous (Latin glaucus, from Greek glaukos 'bluish-grey') + -ly (adverb-forming suffix). Describes the manner or way something appears with a greyish or faded quality.

Kelly Says

Poets use this word to describe landscapes that look washed out and dreamy—like when fog or age makes the world look less vivid and more mysterious.

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