Definitions

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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American drinkers spent 15% less over the first half, Pernod said, pointing to a gloomy market for spirits in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Consciously or not, the mix of gloomy atmosphere and melodic acumen on the track brings to mind the work of Kate Bush, whose own interpretation of Brontë’s tale was her first single.

From The Wall Street Journal

There was more "restructuring" to come, he added, given the gloomy outlook.

From Barron's

After days and weeks of gloomy skies and relentless rain for some, there has finally been a change to our weather in the United Kingdom.

From BBC

But while the mood within Welsh rugby is gloomy, Thomas, set to win his 79th cap against France in Cardiff on Sunday, has been relishing his time abroad.

From Barron's

gloomy

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