Literary notes about Morose (AI summary)
The term "morose" is employed by writers to convey a deep gloom or sullen demeanor, often highlighting a character’s inner desolation or a scene's oppressive atmosphere. Its usage ranges from depicting physical traits, such as a gaunt, sorrowful profile that seems to reflect hidden torment [1], to describing characters who are silently burdened by past tragedies or deep-seated melancholy [2][3]. At times, the word even takes on a broader narrative role by infusing an environment or personality with an aura of inescapable gloom, setting the stage for darker themes or introspective moments [4][5].
- The candle fully illuminated his gaunt and morose profile.
— from Notre-Dame de Paris by Victor Hugo - He appeared to be gloomy and morose, and had clearly come with some end in view.
— from The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - From childhood she had been inclined to fits of temper and when not angry she was often morose and silent.
— from Winesburg, Ohio: A Group of Tales of Ohio Small Town Life by Sherwood Anderson - At last Wykham Delandre settled down to a morose, vengeful acceptance of the situation.
— from Dracula's Guest by Bram Stoker - I walked over to Camberwell in the evening to report our ill success to the ladies, and on my return I found Holmes dejected and somewhat morose.
— from The Sign of the Four by Arthur Conan Doyle
