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Gloomier: meaning, definitions and examples

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gloomier

 

[ ˈɡluːmiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing mood

Gloomier is the comparative form of gloomy, which describes a state of sadness or melancholy. It suggests an even more pronounced level of gloominess compared to its base form.

Synonyms

bleaker, darker, more dismal, sadder

Examples of usage

  • The weather today feels gloomier than yesterday.
  • She seemed gloomier after hearing the bad news.
  • The atmosphere in the room became gloomier with every passing minute.

Translations

Translations of the word "gloomier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais sombrio

🇮🇳 अधिक उदास

🇩🇪 düsterer

🇮🇩 lebih suram

🇺🇦 похмуріший

🇵🇱 bardziej ponury

🇯🇵 より陰鬱な

🇫🇷 plus sombre

🇪🇸 más sombrío

🇹🇷 daha karanlık

🇰🇷 더 우울한

🇸🇦 أكثر كآبة

🇨🇿 temnější

🇸🇰 temnejší

🇨🇳 更阴沉的

🇸🇮 temnejši

🇮🇸 deyra dimmari

🇰🇿 одан да қараңғы

🇬🇪 მეტად მქუხარე

🇦🇿 daha qaranlıq

🇲🇽 más sombrío

Etymology

The word 'gloomy' comes from the late 14th century, originating from the Middle English term 'gloumay', which referred to the dark or shadowy nature of a place. It is believed to be related to the Old Norse word 'glumr', meaning faint or dim. Over time, 'gloomy' evolved to express not just a physical darkness but also a metaphorical sense of despair and sadness. The comparative form 'gloomier' emerged to describe an even deeper state of melancholy or a darker atmosphere, reflecting both emotional and situational contexts. Its usage has been consistent through various literary works, often depicting characters' states of mind or settings that evoke a sense of dread or sorrow.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,293, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.