gloomy
adjective
dark or dim; deeply shaded.
gloomier
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comparativeof gloomy.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Pushing back at gloomier forecasts of AI job disruption, OpenAI economists have released a study showing that just 18% of U.S. jobs are at a “relatively higher risk” of being eliminated in the near term.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 17, 2026
The increase came as respondents' views of current business and job market conditions improved, though their outlooks for the future were gloomier.
From Barron's ● Mar. 31, 2026
Analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal were expecting a gloomier reading of 55 this month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
Despite the gloomier short-term outlook, Halliburton appeared bullish on the Venezuela opportunity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
As Lina ran through the city with her messages on her first day back to work, it seemed to her that the mood of the people was even gloomier than before.
From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau
