Glumness: meaning, definitions and examples
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glumness
[ หษกlสmnษs ]
feeling
The quality or state of being sullen, gloomy, or morose.
Synonyms
gloominess, moroseness, sullenness
Examples of usage
- He couldn't hide the glumness in his eyes.
- The glumness in the room was palpable.
atmosphere
A dull or depressing atmosphere.
Synonyms
depressiveness, dullness, gloom
Examples of usage
- The glumness of the rainy day matched his mood perfectly.
- The glumness of the old building gave it a haunting feel.
Translations
Translations of the word "glumness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tristeza
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฆเคพเคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Trรผbsinn
๐ฎ๐ฉ kesedihan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะผััะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ ponuroลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ้ฌฑ (ใใใใค)
๐ซ๐ท tristesse
๐ช๐ธ tristeza
๐น๐ท hรผzรผn
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุขุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ sklรญฤenost
๐ธ๐ฐ ponurosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฟง้ (yลuyรน)
๐ธ๐ฎ potrtost
๐ฎ๐ธ drungi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผาฑาฃ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแงแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qษmginlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ tristeza
Etymology
The word 'glumness' originated from the Middle English word 'glomen', meaning 'to look sullen or displeased'. Over time, it evolved to 'glum' and eventually 'glumness'. The concept of being glum has been associated with feelings of sadness and unhappiness, often depicted in literature and art as a somber mood.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,155, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.