blackly

/ˈblækli/
adverb
  1. In a dark, gloomy, or threatening manner.
    • He stared blackly at the messenger who brought the bad news.
    • She laughed blackly at the irony of the situation.
    • The sky loomed blackly before the storm hit.
  2. In a way that is angry, hostile, or resentful.
    • The defeated candidate looked blackly at his opponent.
    • She spoke blackly about the betrayal.
    • He blackly refused to shake hands after the argument.
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