🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

cuposo

Pronunciation / Transliteration: cuposo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Gloomy/ˈɡluː.mi/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Il tempo cupo ha reso tutti apatici."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 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. 2

    Having a sad or pessimistic outlook.

    "His gloomy demeanor cast a shadow over the party."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'gloomy' originates from the Middle English term 'gloum', which means 'to be dark or dim'. It is derived from the Old Norse word 'glomr', meaning 'twilight' or 'darkness', reflecting a historical association with dim light and sadness.

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