dullly
Translation
dullly
Examples
The knife cut dullly through the tomato.
The knife cut dullly through the tomato.
He stared dullly out of the window.
He stared dullly out of the window.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) dullly to do (sth.) in a dull manner The rain fell dullly against the glass.
Similar Words
Synonyms: listlessly, lifelessly; Antonyms: brightly, sharply, keenly
Etymology
From the adjective 'dull' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'dull' action. Think of a dull, gray day where everything moves slowly and without energy. 'Dullly' describes that action.