gloomy
dark or dim; deeply shaded: gloomy skies.
causing gloom; dismal or depressing: a gloomy prospect.
filled with or showing gloom; sad, dejected, or melancholy.
hopeless or despairing; pessimistic: a gloomy view of the future.
Origin of gloomy
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Other words for gloomy
Opposites for gloomy
Other words from gloomy
- gloom·i·ly, adverb
- gloom·i·ness, noun
- o·ver·gloom·i·ly, adverb
- o·ver·gloom·i·ness, noun
- o·ver·gloom·y, adjective
- un·gloom·i·ly, adverb
- un·gloom·y, adjective
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How to use gloomy in a sentence
A ray of optimism emerged from the gloomy drama preceding this year’s Australian Open on Friday, when fans packed the stands to watch some of the sport’s biggest names in Adelaide.
Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, out of quarantine, thankful to play in front of thousands of fans | Glynn A. Hill | January 30, 2021 | Washington PostAdding to the gloomy dampness of a late January day, Tuesday was chilly.
Washington was plunged into obscurity by Tuesday’s fog | Martin Weil | January 27, 2021 | Washington PostThe following essay collections, memoirs and original audio comedies will bring humor and comfort to the gloomiest of days.
11 Funny Audiobooks to Lighten the Mood This Dreary Winter | Annabel Gutterman | January 15, 2021 | Time“This is not a joke any longer, we might be all dead by tomorrow morning,” Mashutko added gloomily.
Putin Has Predicted Civil War in Ukraine. So Do Many of Its People | Anna Nemtsova | April 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn that piece he asked gloomily: “When it comes to international affairs, is there really any difference between Bush and Gore?”
"It's like that out here on the Riviera," said Jane, shaking her head so gloomily that the ruffled cap wobbled.
Rosemary in Search of a Father | C. N. WilliamsonAs he stood, gloomily lost in the horror of the moment, another carbine was fired, accompanied by shouts from the soldiers.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterHe nodded gloomily to his companion, and shaking off his hold he set out to cross the yard.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniMatt looked gloomily at his watch, then started off with all the speed he could throw into the pedals.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run | Stanley R. Matthews"Yes, they have burned a great deal of the train," answered Mr. Chittenden, gloomily.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. Dunn
British Dictionary definitions for gloomy
/ (ˈɡluːmɪ) /
dark or dismal
causing depression, dejection, or gloom: gloomy news
despairing; sad
Derived forms of gloomy
- gloomily, adverb
- gloominess, noun
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