Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gloomy
adjective
/ˈɡluːmi/
Definition
Having a dark or overcast appearance; not bright or cheerful.
Examples
- The sky was gloomy and filled with dark clouds.
- After hearing the bad news, she felt a gloomy sense of despair.
- They often avoided the gloomy old house at the end of the street.
Meaning
Gloomy describes a situation or atmosphere that is sad, depressing, or without hope. It can also refer to weather that is dark and overcast.
Synonyms
- dark
- dreary
- melancholy
- morose
- dismal
