Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dismality
Noun
/dɪzˈmæl.ɪ.ti/
Definition
The quality or state of being dismal; a sense of gloominess or melancholy.
Examples
- The dismality of the rainy days often made her feel lethargic.
- His dismality was evident in his lack of enthusiasm for the project.
- After hearing the bad news, a sense of dismality settled over the room.
Meaning
Dismality refers to a state of bleakness or a mood characterized by sadness and dreariness. It captures the essence of feeling low-spirited and without hope.
Synonyms
- Gloominess
- Melancholy
- Sentimentality
- Despondency
- Dejection
