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
Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.
donker
Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.
benauwd
Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
melancholisch
Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
What does "gloomy" mean?
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adj Dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.
"The sky turned gloomy just before the storm hit."
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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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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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