Meaning & use
gloomy
Dark and dreary, or feeling or showing sadness and a lack of hope.
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The gloomy weather kept everyone indoors for most of the weekend.
He grew gloomy after hearing the disappointing news about the project.
A note on using this word
Gloomy applies equally to weather, places, and moods, always suggesting a lack of light or hope.
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