How To Spell gloomy?
How to Pronounce gloomy?
Correct pronunciation for the word "gloomy" is [ɡlˈuːmi], [ɡlˈuːmi], [ɡ_l_ˈuː_m_i].
Definition of gloomy
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Dark, dim, or dusky; dismal; wearing the aspect of sorrow; melancholy; dejected; of a dark complexion.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
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What is the adjective for gloomy?
The adjective form of the word "gloomy" is "gloomy".
Usage over time for gloomy:
This graph shows how "gloomy" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
Synonyms for Gloomy:
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adj.
• sullen- glowering ,
- dissociable ,
- fretful ,
- cantankerous ,
- beetle-browed ,
- dour ,
- crabby ,
- hostile ,
- frowning ,
- contrary ,
- grumpy ,
- grouchy .
- discontent ,
- dissatisfied ,
- fed up ,
- dissident ,
- disapproving ,
- disquieted ,
- disgruntled ,
- discomposed ,
- displeased ,
- cross ,
- frustrated ,
- exasperated ,
- bored .
- depressed ,
- disheartened ,
- broody ,
- contemplative ,
- anguished ,
- anxious ,
- glum ,
- dolorous ,
- despairing ,
- heartbroken ,
- cast down ,
- atrabilious .
- clouded ,
- drab ,
- dull ,
- despondent ,
- acheronian ,
- down in the mouth ,
- bleak ,
- dusky ,
- in low spirits ,
- cheerless ,
- cold ,
- acherontic ,
- black ,
- blue funk ,
- crestfallen ,
- disheartening .
- dark ,
- inky ,
- dusk ,
- crepuscular ,
- darkened ,
- cimmerian ,
- caliginous ,
- dim ,
- dun ,
- aphotic .
- dingy ,
- ashen ,
- dapple-gray ,
- grizzled ,
- gray .
- grim .
- ebon .
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n.
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- frightening ,
- awesome ,
- intimidating ,
- chilling ,
- eerie .
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- discouraging ,
- broken .
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