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Meaning of gloominess
The primary meaning of the word "gloominess" is a state of partial or total darkness, or a feeling of sadness or depression.
Etymology of gloominess
The word "gloominess" originates from the Old English word "glōm", which means "twilight" or "darkness", and the Old Norse word "glōmr", which means "darkness" or "gloom"
The word has been in use since the 15th century to describe a state of partial or total darkness, and later evolved to include the meaning of a feeling of sadness or depression
Synonyms
somberness
melancholy
sadness
sorrow
sorrowfulness
unhappiness
despondency
despair
hopelessness
dreariness
bleakness
darkness
dimness
murkiness
cloudiness
overcastness
gloom
glumness
sullenness
moroseness
irritability
surliness
crankiness
grumpiness
testiness
petulance
peevishness
crossness
ill-temper
ill-humor
displeasure
disheartenment
dejection
desolation
desperation
depression
despondence
mournfulness
mournfulness
lugubriousness
dismalness
dreariness
bleakness
Definitions
- The state of being gloomy, or a feeling of sadness or depression
- A state of partial or total darkness, especially one that is depressing or frightening
- A feeling of sadness, depression, or despondency
Usage Examples
- The gloominess of the forest made it difficult to navigate
- The news of the loss filled her with a sense of gloominess
- The gloominess of the weather matched his mood perfectly
- The city's gloominess was a result of the economic downturn