glooming
Meanings
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adjective
Having a gloomy or dismal appearance, suggesting impending rain or bad weather.
Rhymes
Words rhyming with gloomingdooming , looming , rooming , booming
Variants
List of all variants of glooming that leads to same resultgloom , gloomed , glooming , glooms
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'dark, shady' in Old English. The modern sense developed in the late 19th century.
Trivia
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The word 'glooming' comes from the Old English word 'glom', meaning 'dark, shady'.
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Glooming is often used in poetry and literature to create a mood of sadness or foreboding.
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Glooming weather is often associated with rain and bad weather, but it can also refer to a mood or atmosphere that suggests something ominous or sad is about to happen.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
mood: Glooming is a mood or atmosphere that suggests something ominous or sad is about to happen.
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weather: Glooming can refer to a weather condition, such as a gloomy day with heavy clouds and rain.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'glooming' is often used to set a mood of foreboding or sadness. It can also be used to describe a physical environment, such as a glooming forest or a glooming sky.
How to Memorize "glooming"
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visualize
- Imagine a dark, overcast day with heavy clouds and rain. Visualize the way the light filters through the clouds, creating a gloomy and moody atmosphere.
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associate
- Associate the word 'glooming' with the feeling of sadness or foreboding. Think of a time when you felt that way, and visualize the environment around you.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'G' in 'glooming' stands for 'gloomy'.
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