gloomy

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Not very illuminated.

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gloomee

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ˈɡlumi

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Definition

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adjective

Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.

noun

informal
Someone or something that is gloomy or pessimistic.

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gloomy gusnounCompound term
Someone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expression.

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