Gloomy: meaning, definitions and examples
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gloomy
[ หษกluหmi ]
weather
dark or poorly lit, especially so as to seem depressing or frightening
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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gloomy |
Use 'gloomy' when describing a feeling of sadness or a depressing atmosphere.
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dark |
Use 'dark' when referring to the absence of light or when describing something sinister or mysterious.
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dim |
Use 'dim' when light is very low or not bright. It can also suggest a lack of clarity or strength.
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dismal |
Use 'dismal' when describing something very bad or of poor quality. It can also refer to a depressing situation or atmosphere.
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somber |
Use 'somber' when describing something serious, grave, or solemn.
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Examples of usage
- The gloomy skies threatened rain all day.
- The room was gloomy with only a small candle flickering in the corner.
mood
feeling sad or depressed
Synonyms
depressed, melancholic, sad, somber.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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gloomy |
Use this when describing a place, weather, or situation that is dark, overcast, or creates a feeling of sadness or negativity.
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sad |
A general term for feeling unhappy. It can describe a mild to moderate emotional state and is the most neutral of the words listed.
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depressed |
Primarily used to describe a person's emotional state when they feel deeply sad and may even have clinical depression. Itโs often more severe than just feeling sad.
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melancholic |
Use this when describing a feeling or atmosphere that is gently sad or wistfully reflective. It often carries a poetic or nostalgic tone.
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somber |
Describe a mood, atmosphere, or appearance that is dark, serious, and solemn. It often carries a serious and respectful tone.
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Examples of usage
- She was in a gloomy mood after receiving bad news.
- He had a gloomy outlook on life.
outlook
showing little prospect of success; unpromising
Synonyms
bleak, desolate, grim, hopeless.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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gloomy |
Use when describing an atmosphere or mood that is dark and depressing, often with an emotional or weather-related context.
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bleak |
Use when describing a situation or landscape that seems hopeless and without warmth or comfort. This word often implies a lack of positive prospects.
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grim |
Use when describing a situation, expression, or future that is very serious, gloomy, and possibly even somewhat frightening.
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hopeless |
Use when describing a situation or feeling where there seems to be no hope or positive outcome. It often conveys a deeper sense of despair.
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desolate |
Use when describing a place that is empty and lonely, often with a sense of abandonment. It can also describe someone feeling extreme loneliness.
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Examples of usage
- The business had a gloomy future due to lack of funding.
- The economic forecast for the next year looks gloomy.
Translations
Translations of the word "gloomy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sombrio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฆเคพเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช dรผster
๐ฎ๐ฉ suram
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพั ะผััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ponury
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฐๆฐใช
๐ซ๐ท sombre
๐ช๐ธ sombrรญo
๐น๐ท kasvetli
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๋์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฆูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ ponurรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ponurรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้ดๆฒ็
๐ธ๐ฎ mraฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ dapur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉาฃัะปััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฆแ แฃแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qษmgin
๐ฒ๐ฝ sombrรญo
Etymology
The word 'gloomy' originated from the Middle English word 'glomie' which meant 'dark' or 'murky'. It is believed to have been derived from the Old English word 'glom', meaning 'twilight'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include feelings of sadness or depression. The word has been used in English literature for centuries to describe both physical darkness and emotional states of despair.
See also: gloom, gloomily, gloominess.