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gloomy

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɡlumi/ · UK /ˈɡluːmi/

gloomy means: Feeling sad and having little hope.

adjective

SAD FEELINGB2

Feeling sad and having little hope.

  • He looked gloomy today.
  • The bad news left her in a gloomy mood.
  • Why are you so gloomy about the future?

How to use it: gloomy about something (She felt gloomy about her chances of finding work.)

Similar words: sad, dejected, downhearted

Opposites: cheerful, hopeful

Common phrases: feel gloomy, gloomy mood, gloomy about something, gloomy expression

DARK PLACEB2

Dark, with little light, often in a way that feels unpleasant.

  • The room was gloomy.
  • Dark clouds made the afternoon gloomy.
  • Why are these corridors so gloomy?

Similar words: dark, dim, dismal

Opposites: bright

Common phrases: gloomy room, gloomy sky, gloomy weather, gloomy cave

Questions about gloomy

What does gloomy mean?

Feeling sad and having little hope.

What is gloomy in other languages?

Türkçe: karamsar · Español: triste · Français: morose · Deutsch: niedergeschlagen · Italiano: triste · 日本語: 憂鬱な

How do you pronounce gloomy?

In American English /ˈɡlumi/; in British English /ˈɡluːmi/.

How do you use gloomy in a sentence?

He looked gloomy today. The bad news left her in a gloomy mood.

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