gloomy
/ˈɡlumi/
gloomy
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- 1.
Dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening.
"The weather was gloomy."
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The gloomy forest made us feel uneasy as we walked.
The gloomy forest made us feel uneasy as we walked.
His gloomy mood cast a shadow over the entire party.
His gloomy mood cast a shadow over the entire party.
The news report painted a gloomy picture of the economy.
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How do you pronounce gloomy?
gloomy is pronounced [/ˈɡlumi/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does gloomy mean?
gloomy means "gloomy". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is gloomy?
gloomy is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "The gloomy forest made us feel uneasy as we walked." — used to mean "gloomy".
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