Simple meaning
What does Gloomy mean?
Gloomy means dark or sad.
Dictionary definition
Dark, sad, or lacking hope and brightness.
Example sentences
Gloomy in a sentence
easy
The sky looked gloomy before rain.
medium
He felt gloomy after the game loss.
hard
A gloomy setting can shape the mood of a story.
Synonyms
Words like Gloomy
drearyUse for dark and dull feeling or weather.
sadUse for unhappy emotional tone.
Antonyms
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Word family
Gloomy word family
Base word
gloomy
noun
gloom
A dark or sad atmosphere.
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Practice 1
What does gloomy mean?
Gloomy describes a heavy, low, or dark feeling.
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