Gloomy

Pronunciation: /ˈɡluːmiː/

Gloomy (adjective)

  1. Having little light and making you feel sad or worried.
  2. Feeling or showing a lack of hope or confidence.
  3. Describing a negative or uncertain future, especially in business or economy.

Examples

  • The room felt gloomy with the curtains drawn.
  • A gloomy sky loomed over the city.

Common collocations: gloomy atmosphere, gloomy weather, gloomy mood, gloomy thoughts, gloomy forecast

Synonyms of Gloomy

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Gloomy

  • describing weather or mood
  • describing mood or atmosphere