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Meaning of gloomy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

gloomy

Pronunciation:/ˈɡlumi/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.

    Example: The cavern was gloomy.

    Synonyms:cloudeddimdusky

  2. Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.

    Example: a gloomy temper or countenance

    Synonyms:bleakdrearymiserable
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/gloomy

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