Meaning & Definition of word "Gloom"
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Gloom
/ɡluːm/
noun:
- 1. a state of partial or total darkness; a shadowy or dim light.
- Example: The room was filled with gloom after the lights were turned off.
- 2. a feeling of sadness or despair.
- Example: He was lost in a gloom that he couldn't shake off.
- 3. a mood or atmosphere of melancholy or despondency.
- Example: There was a gloom hanging over the town after the tragic event.
verb:
- 1. to make gloomy or to cast a shadow.
- Example: The heavy clouds gloomed the sky, threatening rain.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old Norse 'glomr', meaning 'twilight, gloom'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
gloom and doom:
A pessimistic outlook on future events or situations.
gloomy day:
A day characterized by overcast sky and a lack of sunlight.
Related Words
gloomy:
Having a somber or melancholic atmosphere.
gloominess:
The quality of being gloomy or dark.
Slang Meanings of gloom
Meaning: In a bad mood or feeling down.
Example Sentence: He's been in a gloom lately, not wanting to hang out.
Meaning: A sense of impending trouble or bad news.
Example Sentence: There's a gloom around the office since the layoffs were announced.