gloomy
adjective
dark or dim; deeply shaded.
gloominess
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a word derived from
gloomy.
Example Sentences
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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 Pacific Northwest, known for its seasons of rain, provides an extra layer of gloominess to the film.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2022
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
It may be reductive to tie the Dodgers’ failure to their gloominess.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 24, 2021
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
