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gloomy in Dutch

gloomy in Dutch is duister, donker, benauwd — gloomy means dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.

gloomy in Dutch

duister
adj
Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.
donker
adj
Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.
benauwd
adj
Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
melancholisch
adj
Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.

What does "gloomy" mean?

  1. adj Dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.
    "The sky turned gloomy just before the storm hit."
  2. adj Sad, pessimistic, or without hope.
    "He's been gloomy ever since he lost his job."
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gloomy in a sentence

  • The sky turned gloomy just before the storm hit.
  • He's been gloomy ever since he lost his job.
  • Analysts gave a gloomy forecast for next quarter's sales.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "gloomy" in Dutch?

"gloomy" in Dutch is duister, donker, benauwd. gloomy means: Dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.

How do you use "gloomy" in a sentence?

Example: "The sky turned gloomy just before the storm hit." In Dutch, "gloomy" is duister, donker, benauwd.

Are there other ways to say "gloomy" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "gloomy": duister, donker, benauwd, melancholisch.

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