Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gloom
noun
/ɡluːm/
Definition
A state of partial or total darkness; a feeling of sadness or despondency.
Examples
- The room was filled with gloom after the storm.
- His mood was overshadowed by a sense of gloom.
- Despite the gloom of the day, she managed to find a silver lining.
Meaning
Gloom refers to a low light level or a mood that is bleak or dismal.
Synonyms
- darkness
- despair
- melancholy
- dismay
- sadness
