gloomy
Pronunciation: /ˈɡluːmi/
The English word “gloomy” has 3 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.
- Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
noun
- Someone or something that is gloomy or pessimistic.
Etymology
From gloom + -y. Cognate with Saterland Frisian glumig (“dark, gloomy”).
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