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gloomy
01
(of weather) dark in a way that is depressing
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
gloomiest
Comparative
gloomier
gradable
Examples
The sky grew increasingly gloomy as dark clouds gathered overhead, threatening to unleash a downpour.
02
having a sense of sadness or despondency, often reflecting a low or depressed mood
Examples
The book 's ending was so gloomy that many readers were left feeling disheartened.
03
experiencing or expressing sadness or a general sense of unhappiness
Examples
She felt gloomy after hearing the disappointing news.
Lexical Tree
gloomily
gloominess
gloomy
gloom
