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   gloom

   /ɡluːm/

   noun

   • 1. partial or total darkness: "he strained his eyes peering into the gloom" Similar darknesssemi-darknessdarkgloominessdimnessblacknessmurkinessmurkshadowsshadeshadinessobscuritydusktwilightgloamingrare:tenebrosityOpposite light
   • ▪ a dark or shady place: literary "the meadow-hen floats off, to sink into remoter shades and ferny glooms"
   • 2. a state of depression or despondency: "a year of economic gloom for the car industry" Similar despondencydepressiondejectiondownheartednessdispiritednessheavy-heartednessmelancholymelancholiaunhappinesssadnessglumnessgloominesslow spiritsdolefulnessmiserysorrowsorrowfulnessforlornnesswoefulnesswoewretchednesslugubriousnessmorosenessmirthlessnesscheerlessnessdespairpessimismhopelessnessthe slough of despondnegativityWeltschmerzinformal:the bluesthe dumpsthe blahsrare:moperyOpposite happiness

   verb

   • 1. have a dark or sombre appearance: literary "the black gibbet glooms beside the way"
   • ▪ make dark or dismal: "a black yew gloom'd the stagnant air"
   • 2. be or look depressed or despondent: "Charles was always glooming about money"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a verb): of unknown origin.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   GLOOM definition: 1. feelings of great unhappiness and loss of hope: 2. a situation in which it is nearly dark and…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of GLOOM is to look, feel, or act sullen or despondent. How to use gloom in a sentence.

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   GLOOM meaning: 1. feelings of great unhappiness and loss of hope: 2. a situation in which it is nearly dark and…. Learn more.

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   noun. total or partial darkness; dimness. Synonyms: obscurity, shadow, shade. Antonyms: brightness. a state of melancholy or depression; low spirits. Synonyms: sadness, despondency, dejection. Antonyms: cheerful. a despondent or depressed look or expression. verb (used without object) to appear or become dark, dim, or somber.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGLOOM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   (gluːm ) 1. singular noun [oft in/into N] The gloom is a state of near darkness. ...the gloom of a foggy November morning. I was peering about me in the gloom. Synonyms: darkness, dark, shadow, cloud More Synonyms of gloom. 2. uncountable noun [oft a NOUN] Gloom is a feeling of sadness and lack of hope. ...the deepening gloom over the economy.

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   n. 1. a. Partial or total darkness; dimness: switched on a table lamp to banish the gloom of a winter afternoon. b. A partially or totally dark place, area, or location. 2. a. An atmosphere of melancholy or depression: Gloom pervaded the office. b. A state of melancholy or depression; despondency. v. gloomed, gloom·ing, glooms. v.intr. 1.

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   Gloom is a hazy darkness or dimness. The gloom of a moonless autumn evening is perfect for trick-or-treating, but not so perfect for sizing up your candy stash. It might make you nervous to walk in the gloom of your friend's rural neighborhood at night if you're used to well-lit city streets.