GLOOM

I. verb Etymology: Middle English gloumen Date: 14th century intransitive verb to look, feel, or act sullen or despondent, to be or become overcast, to loom up dimly, transitive verb to make dark, murky, or somber ; make ~y, II. noun Date: 1629 1. partial or total darkness, a dark or shadowy place, 2. lowness of spirits ; dejection , an atmosphere of despondency