GLOOM


Meaning of GLOOM in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' glüm

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English gloumen

Date: 14th century

intransitive verb

1 : to look, feel, or act sullen or despondent

2 : to be or become overcast

3 : to loom up dimly

transitive verb : to make dark, murky, or somber : make gloomy

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