gloomy

Meanings

• adjective

  Expressing or suggesting fear, sadness, or desolation; dismal.

  - "The gloomy weather made the children sad."
  - "The gloomy forest was filled with strange noises."

• adjective

  Causing or expressing feelings of sadness, desolation, or fear.

  - "The gloomy music filled the room with sadness."
  - "The gloomy atmosphere of the old castle was palpable."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡlumi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bleak , dreary , miserable , clouded , dim , dusky

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gloomy
doomy , loomy , moomin , roomy , spoomy

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Variants

List of all variants of gloomy that leads to same result
gloomier , gloomiest , gloomily , gloominess , gloominesses , gloomy , Gloomy Gus , Gloomy Guses , Gloomy Gusses , gloomy Gus , gloomy Guses , gloomy Gusses

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Etymology

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From Old English glomig, from glome, a shadow, a gloom.

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Trivia

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1. The word gloomy comes from the Old English word glome, which means a shadow or gloom.

2. Gloomy weather is often associated with rain, fog, and low-hanging clouds.

3. In some cultures, gloomy weather is believed to be a sign of impending doom or misfortune.

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Related Concepts

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1. dismal: Related concept. Similar in meaning to gloomy, often used to describe something that is sad or unpleasant.

2. melancholic: Related concept. A mood or emotion characterized by sadness, typically with no apparent cause.

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Culture

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In literature, gloomy is often used to describe settings or moods that are sad, dismal, or foreboding. It can also be used to describe someone who is sad or melancholic.

How to Memorize "gloomy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rainy day with dark clouds and a sad expression on someone's face. Visualize the gloomy weather and the sad feelings it brings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word gloomy with sadness, desolation, and dismal weather.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym GLOOMY to remember the meaning: Gloom, Loneliness, Overcast, Melancholic, Yuck.

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