gloom

Meanings

• noun

  A state of darkness, disquiet, or despair.

  - "The forest was filled with an oppressive gloom."
  - "The gloom of the night was broken by the sound of crickets."
  - "He sank into a deep gloom after the loss of his job."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡlum/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gloom
doom , room , toome

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Variants

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gloom , gloomed , glooming , glooms , gloom and doom

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Etymology

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Old English glom or glooma, from glome meaning 'darkness, shadow'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gloom' is also used in meteorology to describe a thick, dense fog.

2. In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', the character Macbeth says 'I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition, which hath the wing to mount at any height', which can be interpreted as Macbeth being consumed by a gloom of ambition.

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Related Concepts

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1. melancholy: A state of sadness or despair, often accompanied by feelings of hopelessness and lack of energy. Melancholy is closely related to gloom as they both evoke a sense of sadness and despair.

2. gothic: A literary genre that emerged during the late 18th century, characterized by its focus on the supernatural, horror, and the macabre. Gloom is a common element in gothic literature, creating an atmosphere of foreboding and suspense.

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Culture

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Gloom is often associated with sadness, despair, and darkness. It has been used extensively in literature, particularly in gothic and romantic genres, to create an atmosphere of melancholy and foreboding. In art, gloom is often depicted as a heavy, oppressive darkness that envelops and overwhelms.

How to Memorize "gloom"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize gloom, imagine a dark and heavy cloud that settles over a landscape, blocking out the sun and casting long shadows. Imagine how the world looks and feels under this cloud of gloom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate gloom with sadness, despair, and darkness. Think of words that evoke a similar feeling, such as melancholy, despair, and sadness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'gloom' with the acronym 'Gathering Low Opportunities Makes One Melancholic'. This can help you remember the meaning of the word.

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