gloom ‧ y /ˈɡluːmi/ BrE AmE ( comparative gloomier , superlative gloomiest ) adjective
1 . making you feel that things will not improve SYN depressing OPP bright :
The report paints a gloomy picture of the economy.
2 . sad because you think the situation will not improve SYN depressed OPP cheerful :
Anne dismissed these gloomy thoughts from her mind.
3 . dark, especially in a way that makes you feel sad OPP bright :
It was a gloomy room with one small window.
—gloomily adverb