adj

gloomy

GLOO-mee

adj

Dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.

"The sky turned gloomy just before the storm hit."

Sad, pessimistic, or without hope.

"He's been gloomy ever since he lost his job."

"Analysts gave a gloomy forecast for next quarter's sales."

How to Use Gloomy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDark and dreary, or feeling/sounding pessimistic.

Common pairings

gloomy weather gloomy outlook gloomy mood

gloomier comparative, gloomies plural, gloomiest superlative

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