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gloomy

[gloo-mee] / ˈglu mi /
ADJECTIVE
dark, black
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bleak cloudy dim dismal dreary dull forlorn funereal murky overcast somber
WEAK
caliginous cheerless clouded crepuscular desolate dusky lightless obscure overclouded sepulchral shadowy tenebrous unilluminated unlit wintry
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bright cheerful clear happy hopeful intelligent joyful light lively luminous pleasant smart sunny
WEAK
animated content encouraged encouraging exhilarating sparkling uplifting vivacious
ADJECTIVE
feeling down, blue
Synonyms
STRONGEST
depressed dismal dour forlorn glum melancholy miserable pessimistic sad solemn sullen ugly
WEAK
blue funk broody chapfallen cheerless crabbed crestfallen dejected desolate despondent disconsolate dispirited down in the dumps down in the mouth downcast downhearted dragged in low spirits in the dumps joyless low mirthless moody moping mopish morose mournful oppressed saturnine sulky surly unhappy weary woebegone woeful
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bright cheerful comforted glad happy hopeful joyful light pleasant rich
WEAK
animated content encouraged encouraging exhilarating sparkling sunny uplifting vivacious
ADJECTIVE
sad, depressing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bleak discouraging disheartening dismal dreary dull funereal somber
WEAK
acheronian acherontic bad black cheerless cold comfortless depressive desolate disconsolate dispiriting drab dusky joyless lugubrious morose oppressive saddening tenebrific
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bright cheerful clear encouraging happy joyful light lively pleasant
WEAK
animated content encouraged exhilarating sparkling sunny uplifting vivacious

Example Sentences

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This follows gloomy predictions for the numbers studying the languages by 2030 after the number of pupils in Wales taking French and German almost halved between 2015 and 2021.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Very large funds are one bright spot in this gloomy fundraising landscape.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“Some of the short-term impacts we are seeing — Americans are frustrated, consumer sentiment is gloomy or even grim,” Long said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Millepied uses the full building, following dancers with a video camera, but the gloomy Armory is no Disney or Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“Jesus,” said Katz in a low voice, and he looked deeply, deeply gloomy.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

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