Gloomiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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gloomiest
[ ˈɡluːmiəst ]
feeling, weather
Gloomiest is the superlative form of gloomy, indicating the most depressing or dark state. It can refer to a person's mood or a weather condition that is overcast, dreary, or lacking in cheerfulness.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- It was the gloomiest day of the year.
- He felt the gloomiest thoughts creeping in.
- The gloomiest weather can sometimes lead to a cozy afternoon indoors.
Translations
Translations of the word "gloomiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais sombrio
🇮🇳 सबसे उदास
🇩🇪 am trübsten
🇮🇩 paling suram
🇺🇦 найпохмуріший
🇵🇱 najciemniejszy
🇯🇵 最も陰鬱な
🇫🇷 le plus sombre
🇪🇸 el más sombrío
🇹🇷 en karanlık
🇰🇷 가장 우울한
🇸🇦 الأكثر كآبة
🇨🇿 nejtemnější
🇸🇰 najtmavší
🇨🇳 最阴暗的
🇸🇮 najtemnejši
🇮🇸 dimmasti
🇰🇿 ең қараңғы
🇬🇪 ყველაზე მუქი
🇦🇿 ən qaranlıq
🇲🇽 el más sombrío
Etymology
The word 'gloomy' originates from 'gloom,' which comes from the Old English 'glōm,' meaning 'mist, twilight, or gloom.' The suffix '-y' is added to form an adjective, describing a state characterized by partial darkness or a lack of brightness. As the language evolved, 'gloom' became frequently associated with sadness or despair, leading to the adoption of 'gloomy' to describe a somber atmosphere or emotional state. The superlative form 'gloomiest' emerged to express the highest degree of this quality, often used in literature and everyday conversation to denote the peak of dullness or sadness.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,782, 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.
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