Gloomy

Gloomy describes a state of being characterized by sadness, depression, or a lack of optimism. It often refers to a dark, shadowy environment or a feeling of hopelessness about the future. A Gloomy mood can result from various factors, from external events to internal struggles, affecting one's perspective and outlook on the world, often causing a sense of foreboding. It signifies a sense of heaviness, despair, or somberness, and an expectation of negativity.

Gloomy meaning with examples

• The news of the job cuts cast a Gloomy shadow over the office, as employees worried about their futures and their ability to provide.
• A particularly Gloomy November day filled with endless rain, the city appeared to be soaked in shadows and the weather really affected people.
• After the loss, her normally vibrant personality became subdued, a reflection of the Gloomy and oppressive atmosphere of her home.
• The abandoned mansion, draped in shadows and overgrown vines, gave off a Gloomy air that made passersby quicken their pace to move away.
• He often felt Gloomy when looking back at the opportunities he had missed in life, which left him feeling like he had underperformed

Gloomy Synonyms

bleak, dark, depressed, despondent, dismal, dreary, forlorn, melancholy, morose, pessimistic, sad, somber, sullen

Gloomy Antonyms

blithe, bright, cheerful, happy, hopeful, joyful, lighthearted, optimistic, sunny, upbeat

Gloomy Crossword Answers

3 Letters

MOR, SAD, DUN, GUS, LOW

4 Letters

GRIM, DARK, DULL, GREY, BLUE, DOUR, GLUM, GRAY, DRAB, DOWN

5 Letters

DREAR, DINGY, BLEAK, LOURY, MURKY, SULKY, SORRY

6 Letters

SOMBER, SULLEN, MOROSE, DISMAL, DREARY, LEADEN, SOMBRE

7 Letters

BALEFUL, STYGIAN, DOLEFUL, JOYLESS

8 Letters

FUNEREAL, OVERCAST, DOWNBEAT, GLOOMFUL, GLOOMING, DOWNCAST

9 Letters

SATURNINE, CHEERLESS, DEPRESSED, MISERABLE

10 Letters

DISPIRITED, DEPRESSING, MELANCHOLY

11 Letters

PESSIMISTIC, DOWNHEARTED, LOWSPIRITED

12 Letters

DISCONSOLATE

14 Letters

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