Morosely

Morosely is an adverb describing the manner of acting or speaking in a sullen, gloomy, or sulky way. It implies irritation, low spirits, or a withdrawn attitude, often without a clear cause.

The term derives from the adjective morose, which originates from Latin morosus meaning peevish or sulky. The adverb morosely is formed by adding the -ly suffix to morose, following standard English patterns for adverb formation.

In usage, morosely conveys mood and tone as much as action. It is commonly employed in narrative prose to indicate a character's mood, to describe facial expressions or vocal inflection, or to set a somber atmosphere. It can reflect persistent gloom or a brief, transient mood.

Examples include: He glared morosely at the invitation; she answered morosely, refusing to look up from her plate.

Related terms include morose (the base adjective), gloomily, sulkily, and sourly. Morosely is principally used in literary or descriptive contexts, though it can appear in journalism to convey a mood.