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   gloom

   /ɡluːm/

   noun

   • 1. partial or total darkness: "he strained his eyes peering into the gloom" Similar darknesssemi-darknessdarkgloominessdimnessblacknessmurkinessmurkshadowsshadeshadinessobscuritydusktwilightgloamingrare:tenebrosityOpposite light
   • ▪ a dark or shady place: literary "the meadow-hen floats off, to sink into remoter shades and ferny glooms"
   • 2. a state of depression or despondency: "a year of economic gloom for the car industry" Similar despondencydepressiondejectiondownheartednessdispiritednessheavy-heartednessmelancholymelancholiaunhappinesssadnessglumnessgloominesslow spiritsdolefulnessmiserysorrowsorrowfulnessforlornnesswoefulnesswoewretchednesslugubriousnessmorosenessmirthlessnesscheerlessnessdespairpessimismhopelessnessthe slough of despondnegativityWeltschmerzinformal:the bluesthe dumpsthe blahsrare:moperyOpposite happiness

   verb

   • 1. have a dark or sombre appearance: literary "the black gibbet glooms beside the way"
   • ▪ make dark or dismal: "a black yew gloom'd the stagnant air"
   • 2. be or look depressed or despondent: "Charles was always glooming about money"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a verb): of unknown origin.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGLOOM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GLOOM definition: 1. feelings of great unhappiness and loss of hope: 2. a situation in which it is nearly dark and…. Learn more.

   • English (US)

     GLOOM meaning: 1. feelings of great unhappiness and loss of...

   • Znaczenie Gloom, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     gloom definicja: 1. feelings of great unhappiness and loss...

   • Gloom: Korean Translation

     gloom translate: 우울함, 어두움. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Gloom: Malay Translation

     gloom translate: kekelaman, kemuraman. Learn more in the...

   • Gloom: Danish Translation

     gloom - translate into Danish with the English-Danish...

   • Gloom: Italian Translation

     gloom translate: tristezza, malinconia, oscurità, tenebre,...

   • Gloom Spanish Translation

     GLOOM translate: pesimismo, penumbra, melancolía [feminine],...

   • Gloom Turkish Translation

     GLOOM translate: kasvet, hüzün, keder, alacakaranlık, alaca...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gloomGloom Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Gloom can be a verb meaning to look or feel sad, or a noun meaning darkness or dejection. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of gloom from the authoritative source.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGLOOM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Gloom means feelings of great unhappiness and loss of hope, or a situation in which it is almost dark and difficult to see well. Learn more about the word, its usage and synonyms, and see examples and translations in different languages.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › gloomGLOOM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Gloom means total or partial darkness, dimness, or a state of melancholy or depression. Learn more about the word history, usage, and related terms of gloom from Dictionary.com.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGLOOM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Gloom is a state of near darkness or a feeling of sadness and lack of hope. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of gloom in sentences.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › gloomGloom - definition of gloom by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. a. Partial or total darkness; dimness: switched on a table lamp to banish the gloom of a winter afternoon. b. A partially or totally dark place, area, or location. 2. a. An atmosphere of melancholy or depression: Gloom pervaded the office. b. A state of melancholy or depression; despondency. v. gloomed, gloom·ing, glooms. v.intr. 1.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › gloomGloom - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Gloom is a hazy darkness or dimness. The gloom of a moonless autumn evening is perfect for trick-or-treating, but not so perfect for sizing up your candy stash.