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gloomy

UK
/ˈɡluːmi/
US
/ˈɡlumɪ/

Translations

gloomyadjective
gloomier
Comp.
gloomiest
Super.
UK
/ˈɡluːmi/
US
/ˈɡlumɪ/
pessimistePour un point de vue, des prévisions ou une attitude.
His gloomy predictions about the economy worried many investors.
Ses prévisions pessimistes sur l’économie ont inquiété de nombreux investisseurs.
maussadePour le temps, l’humeur ou l’atmosphère.
The gloomy weather made everyone feel downcast and unmotivated.
Le temps maussade a rendu tout le monde morose et démotivé.
The room was gloomy, with only a small window letting in a sliver of light.
La pièce était sombre, avec seulement une petite fenêtre laissant passer un mince rayon de lumière.
Additional translations
lugubreSouvent pour une atmosphère ou un lieu triste, inquiétant.
Synonyms
dismal
dreary
melancholy
mournful
somber
bleak
depressing
dark
cloudy
sullen
Antonyms
cheerful
bright
happy
joyful
light

Definitions

gloomyadjective
Dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening.
The room was gloomy, with only a small window letting in a sliver of light.
Causing or feeling depression or despondency.
The gloomy weather made everyone feel downcast and unmotivated.
Having a pessimistic or negative outlook.
His gloomy predictions about the economy worried many investors.
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