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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGloomy
/ˈɡluː.mi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Dark or poorly lit, especially in a way that causes feelings of sadness or depression.
"The gloomy weather made everyone feel lethargic and unmotivated." - 2
Having a sad or pessimistic outlook.
"His gloomy demeanor cast a shadow over the party."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English gloumen, meaning to look sullen or become dark, likely of Scandinavian origin related to Old Norse glúmra to be troubled. Over centuries, the term evolved from describing a physical lowering of light and weather to encompassing a deep psychological state of melancholy and pessimism.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Gloomy" is said worldwide
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sombre
Transliteration: sombre
"Le temps sombre a rendu tout le monde mélancolique."
düster
Transliteration: düster
"Das düstere Wetter machte alle träge."
cuposo
Transliteration: cuposo
"Il tempo cupo ha reso tutti apatici."
sombrío
Transliteration: sombrío
"El clima sombrío hizo que todos se sintieran desanimados."
sombrio
Transliteration: sombrio
"O clima sombrio deixou todos desmotivados."
उदास
Transliteration: udaas
"उदास मौसम ने सभी को सुस्त बना दिया।"
阴沉的
Transliteration: yīnchén de
"阴沉的天气让每个人都感到无精打采。"
우울한
Transliteration: uulhan
"우울한 날씨는 모두를 무기력하게 만들었다."
陰鬱な
Transliteration: in'utsu na
"陰鬱な天気は皆を無気力にさせた。"
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