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- Dictionarygloomy/ˈɡluːmi/
adjective
- 1. dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening: "a gloomy corridor badly lit by oil lamps" Similar Opposite
- 2. causing or feeling depression or despondency: "gloomy forecasts about the economy" Similar Opposite
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GLOOMY definition: 1. unhappy and without hope: 2. not expecting or believing anything good in a situation: 3. dark…. Learn more.
GLOOMY meaning: 1. unhappy and without hope: 2. not expecting or believing anything good in a situation: 3. dark…. Learn more.
Gloomy definition: dark or dim; deeply shaded. See examples of GLOOMY used in a sentence.
The meaning of GLOOMY is partially or totally dark; especially : dismally and depressingly dark. How to use gloomy in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Gloomy.
Synonyms for GLOOMY: bleak, somber, dark, depressing, depressive, lonely, darkening, desolate; Antonyms of GLOOMY: bright, cheerful, cheery, friendly, festive, sunshiny, gay, comforting
If a situation is gloomy, it does not give you much hope of success or happiness. ...a gloomy picture of an economy sliding into recession. Officials say the outlook for next year is gloomy.
Definition of gloomy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.