glum

Meanings

• Adjective

  Feeling sad, displeased, or miserable.

  - "Despite losing the game, John remained glum."
  - "The rainy weather made everyone feel glum."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡlʌm/
   
   
   
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2. /ɡlʌm/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with glum
bum , gum , plum

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Variants

List of all variants of glum that leads to same result
glum , glumly , glummer , glummest , glumness , glumnesses

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'swollen' or 'heavy-hearted' in Old English.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'glum' is derived from the Old English word 'glome,' which meant 'swelling' or 'heavy-hearted'.

2. In some dialects, 'glum' is used as a verb, meaning 'to make sad or displeased'.

3. The term 'glum' has also been used in the context of photography to describe an image that is moody or melancholic.

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Related Concepts

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1. Melancholy: A state of sadness, typically with no apparent cause.

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Culture

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In literature, 'glum' is often used to describe a character's mood or demeanor. In art, it can be depicted through facial expressions or body language.

How to Memorize "glum"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a sad or disappointed expression.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'glum' with the feeling of sadness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic: 'Gloomy, Lonely, Understanding Melancholy.'

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