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- Dictionarygloomy/ˈɡluːmi/
adjective
- 1. dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening: "a gloomy corridor badly lit by oil lamps" Similar Opposite
- 2. causing or feeling depression or despondency: "gloomy forecasts about the economy" Similar Opposite
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GLOOMY definition: 1. unhappy and without hope: 2. not expecting or believing anything good in a situation: 3. dark…. Learn more.
The meaning of GLOOMY is partially or totally dark; especially : dismally and depressingly dark. How to use gloomy in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Gloomy.
If a situation is gloomy, it does not give you much hope of success or happiness. ...a gloomy picture of an economy sliding into recession. Officials say the outlook for next year is gloomy.
Gloomy means "dark and dreary." A cloudy day, a sad song about lost love, your downbeat mood after your team loses a big game — all of these can be called gloomy.
GLOOMY meaning: 1. unhappy and without hope: 2. not expecting or believing anything good in a situation: 3. dark…. Learn more.
Partially or totally dark, especially dismal and dreary. A damp, gloomy day. American Heritage. Overspread with or enveloped in darkness or dimness. Webster's New World. Showing or filled with gloom. Gloomy faces. American Heritage. Very sad or dejected; hopeless; melancholy. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Morose or sullen.
Synonyms for GLOOMY: bleak, somber, dark, depressing, depressive, lonely, darkening, desolate; Antonyms of GLOOMY: bright, cheerful, cheery, friendly, festive, sunshiny, gay, comforting
Gloomy definition: dark or poorly lit, especially in a way that feels depressing. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, related words.
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The adjective 'gloomy' [ˈɡluːmi] describes something that is dark, poorly lit, and depressing, or someone who appears sad or depressed. It can refer to the weather, a person's mood, or a negative outlook on the future.
