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Meaning of gloomy
The primary meaning of "gloomy" is having a depressing or dismal quality.
Etymology of gloomy
The word "gloomy" has its roots in the Old English words "glōm" and "glōman", which mean "twilight" or "gloom"
The term originated in the 17th century and has been used to describe a range of emotions and environments, from melancholy to foreboding
Synonyms
dismal
dreary
somber
melancholy
mournful
sorrowful
depressing
discouraging
disheartening
bleak
dismal
gloomful
glum
sullen
morose
dismal
unhappy
unfortunate
unlucky
cheerless
joyless
hopeless
despondent
desperate
dark
foreboding
ominous
threatening
grim
ghastly
ghostly
spooky
eerie
macabre
mournful
lugubrious
plaintive
sad
unhappy
dejected
despondent
disconsolate
Definitions
- Giving an impression of gloom or partial darkness
- * Having a depressing or dismal quality
- * Feeling or showing a lack of hope or enthusiasm
Usage Examples
- The old mansion had a gloomy atmosphere that made visitors feel unwelcome
- * The forecast predicted a gloomy day with heavy rain and strong winds
- * She felt gloomy after receiving the bad news about her job