Gloomy

Pronunciation: /ˈɡluːmi/

Definitions of gloomy

adjective gloomy - dark or poorly lit, depressing or pessimistic

Example Sentences

A1 The weather was gloomy, with dark clouds covering the sky.

A2 She felt gloomy after receiving the bad news.

B1 The old abandoned house had a gloomy atmosphere that sent shivers down my spine.

B2 The gloomy outlook for the economy has caused many investors to be cautious.

C1 Despite the gloomy forecast, she remained optimistic about the future.

C2 The novel painted a gloomy picture of society's descent into chaos.

Examples of gloomy in a Sentence

formal The weather forecast predicts a gloomy day with heavy rain showers.

informal She felt gloomy after receiving the bad news.

slang The atmosphere at the party was so gloomy, everyone seemed bored.

figurative His gloomy outlook on life was evident in his pessimistic attitude towards everything.

Grammatical Forms of gloomy

• past tense: gloomed
• plural: gloomies
• comparative: gloomier
• superlative: gloomiest
• present tense: glooms
• future tense: will gloom
• perfect tense: have gloomed
• continuous tense: is glooming
• singular: gloomy
• positive degree: gloomy
• infinitive: to gloom
• gerund: glooming
• participle: gloomed

Origin and Evolution of gloomy

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'gloomy' originated from the Middle English word 'glomie' which meant dark or shady.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gloomy' has retained its meaning of darkness or lack of light, but has also come to be associated with feelings of sadness or melancholy.