Vocabulary Entry

gloomy

|adjective • noun

adjective

Having a dark or dreary appearance; feeling sad or pessimistic.

Example Sentences

"The weather was gloomy, with heavy clouds covering the sky."

"She had a gloomy expression after hearing the disappointing news."

"The story took a gloomy turn when the main character lost everything."

noun

Example Sentences

"His gloom was contagious, affecting the mood of everyone around him."

"Despite the gloom in the room, they managed to find a reason to smile."

"She tried to shake off the gloom that had settled over her since the breakup."