gloomy
/ˈɡlumi/
adjective
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈɡlumi/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈɡlumi/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adjective
Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.
“The cavern was gloomy.”
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Meaning 2 · adjective
Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
“a gloomy temper or countenance”
How this word is used
- Everyday “The cavern was gloomy.”
- General “a gloomy temper or countenance”
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