1. in a way that is cold, empty, and depressing
2. in a way that shows little hope or happiness

Examples

• The abandoned factory stood bleakly against the gray sky.
• She stared bleakly out the window at the empty street.
• The future looked bleakly uncertain after the company closed.
• He spoke bleakly about his chances of recovery.
• The landscape stretched bleakly in all directions.
• The report painted the economic situation bleakly.
• She smiled bleakly, knowing the truth would hurt.