Gloomy
ˈɡluːmi
Definitions
2 meaningsFeeling or causing sadness or despondency; dark or poorly lit.
ˈɡluːmi
Feeling or causing sadness or despondency.
The gloomy forecast predicted rain for the entire week.
💡 Simply: Think about a day when it's raining and everything feels a little sad. It's like that feeling, but you can also use it to describe a poorly lit room or a sad situation.
👶 For kids: When you feel sad or when a place is dark and not fun.
More Examples
The abandoned house had a gloomy atmosphere.
She felt gloomy after receiving the bad news.
How It's Used
"The gloomy weather made everyone feel down."
"The hero stared at the gloomy landscape."
"A person experiencing depression may have a gloomy outlook on life."
Dark or poorly lit; dim.
ˈɡluːmi
Dark or poorly lit.
The old castle had gloomy corridors.
💡 Simply: If a room or a place is not bright because there isn’t enough light, it's gloomy.
👶 For kids: When it's dark and not much light.
More Examples
The room was gloomy due to the heavy curtains.
The gloomy weather made it difficult to see.
How It's Used
"The cathedral's gloomy interior added to its solemnity."
"The forest was gloomy, with thick trees blocking the sunlight."
From Middle English 'glomi', meaning 'glowering' or 'sullen', probably related to the word 'gloom'.
Historically, 'gloomy' has been used to describe both emotional states and the physical environment, as seen in literature and everyday conversation.
Memory tip
Imagine a dark, overcast day. The 'gloomy' feeling matches that weather – sad and lacking light.
Word Origin
"Sullen, glowering"