Gloomy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡluːmi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Gloomy is an adjective meaning Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.
Meaning
Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.
More Meanings
- Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
- (informal) Someone or something that is gloomy or pessimistic.
Example Sentences
The cavern was gloomy.
a gloomy temper or countenance
The opposite of an escapist blockbuster, the eighth and apparently final outing for Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt is the doomiest and gloomiest yet in the action-adventure franchise.
The report was slightly gloomier than in June, when unemployment rates eased in more than half of all U.S. states for a third straight month and only five states reported jobless rate increases.
Word Forms
- gloomier
- gloomiest
- gloomies
Synonyms for gloomy
Depending on context, synonyms include dusky, dim, clouded, blear, caliginous, cimmerian.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gloomful, grim, dreary, glum, drear, depressive.
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