Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gloomy-skies
phrase
/ˈɡluː.mi skaɪz/
Definition
Overcast and dark clouds that create a somber and dull atmosphere.
Examples
- The picnic was canceled due to the gloomy skies.
- She felt a sense of melancholy as she gazed at the gloomy skies.
- Gloomy skies often precede a heavy rainfall.
- He preferred to stay indoors when the skies were gloomy.
Meaning
Gloomy skies refer to weather conditions characterized by thick, gray clouds that obscure sunlight, often associated with sadness or a gloomy mood.
Synonyms
- overcast
- cloudy
- dismal
- dark
- mournful
