dowly

/ ˈdaʊlɪ /

adjective

1. dialect.
   dull; low-spirited; dismal

Word History and Origins

Origin of dowly¹

perhaps from Old English dol dull

Example Sentences

And if it's miserable - or if someone you know is - "dowly ".

From BBC

I think it is my old eyes that plays me tricks, and my weary head that's 'wildered wi' all this dowly jummlement!

From Project Gutenberg

Above the dowly intake lands     The great wide moor is calling, Of heathered bens and brackened glens,     Where peat-born rills are brawling.

From Project Gutenberg

You'll hear it through the wall and it'll mebbe cheer you up if you feel dowly.

From Project Gutenberg

I’m in the dowie dumps— Maundering and moonging like a spancelled cow: It’s over dour and dearn for me in this loaning On a dowly day.

From Project Gutenberg