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glum

Translations

glumnoun
glums
pl
Rare; used chiefly in the plural expression "the glums" meaning low spirits or depression.
cafardExpression familière ; s’emploie surtout avec l’article défini pour rendre le sens de « low spirits ».
After three days of nonstop rain, everyone in the cabin had the glums.
Après trois jours de pluie incessante, tout le monde dans la cabane avait le cafard.
glumadjective
glummer
Comp.
glummest
Super.
sombreSe dit d’une atmosphère, d’un décor ou d’un aspect peu gai.
The city streets looked particularly glum in the steady drizzle.
Les rues de la ville paraissaient particulièrement sombres sous la pluie fine et continue.
She had a glum expression on her face after hearing the disappointing news.
Elle avait une expression morose sur le visage après avoir entendu la nouvelle décevante.
Synonyms
sullen
despondent
melancholy
downcast
dismal
dejected
gloomy
morose
Antonyms
elated
joyful
happy
cheerful

Definitions

glumnoun
Low spirits; a depressed or gloomy mood (used chiefly in the plural the glums).
After three days of nonstop rain, everyone in the cabin had the glums.
glumadjective
Looking or feeling dejected; morose.
She had a glum expression on her face after hearing the disappointing news.
Depressingly dark, dreary, or lacking cheer.
The city streets looked particularly glum in the steady drizzle.
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