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Meaning of the word gloomy in English

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gloomy

US /ˈɡluː.mi/
UK /ˈɡluː.mi/
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Adjective

1.

dark or dim

Example:
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The sky was gloomy and threatened rain.
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The old house had a gloomy atmosphere.
Synonym:
darkdimdullmurkyovercastsombersullensunlessunlitdreary
2.

causing or feeling depression or despondency

Example:
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He was in a gloomy mood after hearing the bad news.
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The economic forecast was quite gloomy.
Synonym:
depressingdismaldowncastmelancholymorosepessimisticsadsomberunhappywoeful
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