I. ˈglüm 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
II. noun
Date: 1629
1.
a. : partial or total darkness
b. : a dark or shadowy place
2.
a. : lowness of spirits : dejection
b. : an atmosphere of despondency
a gloom fell over the household