Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The film rests in a dismal tone for so long that its gloominess becomes sappy, making the ending feel hackneyed and inevitable.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

The first thing he asked The Associated Press was about the Auckland winter weather, laughing at the gloominess as he noted his last return there during its winter season was at least 20 years ago.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2023

In the broad market, the declines may simply be part of a natural cycle in which excessive enthusiasm is periodically counterbalanced by gloominess.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2022

Even the weather cast an unusual pall: Unpredictable bouts of near-daily rain, thanks to the presence of La Niña, made it seem like I hadn’t escaped London’s gloominess after all.

From New York Times • Apr. 10, 2022

The lights on this floor had burnt out, meaning I had to be careful climbing stairs in the gloominess.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore