What does glooming mean?
Glooming means present participle and gerund of gloom.
Glooming
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of gloom.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of gloom
- Twilight of morning or evening; the gloaming.
- Gloomy behaviour; melancholy.
Example Sentences
When the faint glooming in the sky / First lightened into day
[T]he balmy glooming, crescent-lit, / Spread the light haze along the river-shores, / And in the hollows; […]
What devil, woman! pluck up your heart, and leave off all this glooming.
Synonyms for glooming
Antonyms for glooming
Related Words
Word Forms
- gloomings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for glooming?
Common synonyms include crepuscule, twilight, vespers, misery.
What is the opposite of glooming?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use glooming in a sentence?
When the faint glooming in the sky / First lightened into day
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