adj.
Pronunciation: ' glü-m ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: gloom · i · er ; -est
Date: 1588
1 a : partially or totally dark especially : dismally and depressingly dark < gloomy weather> b : having a frowning or scowling appearance : FORBIDDING <a gloomy countenance> c : low in spirits : MELANCHOLY
2 a : causing gloom : DEPRESSING <a gloomy story> <a gloomy landscape> b : lacking in promise or hopefulness : PESSIMISTIC < gloomy prophecies> <a gloomy future>
synonyms see DISMAL , SULLEN
– gloom · i · ly \ -m ə -l ē \ adverb
– gloom · i · ness \ -m ē -n ə s \ noun