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Gloomy
ˈɡlumi
Very common
~ 2900
~ 2900
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Gloomy -
Feeling or showing sadness, dejection, or despondency
Example: The gloomy weather matched his mood perfectly.
Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations
Note: Often used to describe a person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place.
Dark or poorly lit, lacking brightness or cheerfulness
Example: The old house had a gloomy interior with dim lighting.
Usage: formalContext: describing physical surroundings
Note: Can refer to a physical space that is shadowy, dull, or uninviting.
Gloomy's synonyms
dreary
Dreary refers to something that is dull, bleak, or depressing.
Example: The weather was dreary, with dark clouds covering the sky.
Note: Dreary emphasizes a sense of dullness or bleakness, similar to gloomy.
bleak
Bleak describes something that is cold, empty, and without any signs of life or hope.
Example: The abandoned house looked bleak and desolate in the winter mist.
Note: Bleak often conveys a sense of desolation or hopelessness, more so than gloomy.
somber
Somber suggests a serious, grave, or melancholy mood.
Example: The funeral procession proceeded in somber silence.
Note: Somber tends to imply a more serious or solemn tone compared to gloomy.
melancholy
Melancholy describes a feeling of sadness or depression, often with a sense of introspection.
Example: Listening to the melancholy music made her feel even sadder.
Note: Melancholy specifically refers to a deep, pensive sadness, different from the general sense of gloominess.
Gloomy expressions, common phrases
Feeling down
To feel sad or depressed.
Example: She's been feeling down ever since she lost her job.
Note: This phrase is more general and can refer to any type of negative emotion, not just a gloomy feeling.
Under a cloud
To be in a state of sadness or gloom.
Example: Ever since the accident, he's been under a cloud of sadness.
Note: This phrase specifically conveys a sense of being surrounded by negativity or unhappiness.
Down in the dumps
To be in a low mood or depressed.
Example: I've been feeling down in the dumps lately.
Note: This phrase is informal and emphasizes a feeling of sadness or depression.
In the doldrums
To be in a state of stagnation, low spirits, or lack of progress.
Example: The economy has been in the doldrums for months.
Note: This phrase can refer to a broader sense of gloominess beyond just personal emotions.
Downcast
Looking sad, dejected, or discouraged.
Example: Her downcast eyes revealed her sadness.
Note: This phrase specifically refers to the physical appearance of being gloomy or sad.
In a funk
To be in a state of depression or low spirits.
Example: After failing the exam, he was in a funk for days.
Note: This phrase is informal and often implies a temporary state of feeling gloomy.
Feeling blue
To feel sad or depressed.
Example: She's been feeling blue ever since her best friend moved away.
Note: This phrase is a colorful way of expressing feeling down or gloomy.
Gloomy everyday (slang) expressions
Bummed out
To feel sad, disappointed, or upset about a situation or outcome.
Example: I'm feeling really bummed out about failing the exam.
Note: The slang term 'bummed out' is more casual and colloquial compared to 'gloomy' which is more formal and serious.
In a slump
To be in a period of low spirits, motivation, or productivity.
Example: Ever since she lost her job, she's been in a slump.
Note: While 'gloomy' generally refers to a feeling of sadness or melancholy, 'in a slump' specifically implies a temporary decrease in performance or mood.
Out of sorts
To feel slightly unwell, mentally or physically, and not quite oneself.
Example: I've been feeling out of sorts lately; maybe I just need a break.
Note: This term suggests a general feeling of imbalance or unease, which may not be directly tied to a specific reason as with 'gloomy.'
In the dumps
To feel very sad, depressed, or low in spirits.
Example: After the breakup, he was really in the dumps for weeks.
Note: While both terms convey a sense of sadness, 'in the dumps' emphasizes a deeper feeling of emotional distress and desolation.
Down in the mouth
To be gloomy, unhappy, or disheartened.
Example: She's been so down in the mouth since she heard the news.
Note: This phrase focuses more on the visible expression of sadness or disappointment, particularly through facial expressions, compared to the internal feeling of 'gloomy'.
Blue
To feel sad, melancholic, or depressed.
Example: I've been feeling a bit blue ever since my friend moved away.
Note: While 'blue' is a common synonym for 'gloomy,' it tends to carry a slightly lighter connotation and can also refer to a feeling of nostalgia or sentimental sadness.
Gloomy - Examples
The weather outside is gloomy.
She had a gloomy expression on her face.
The news about the economy was gloomy.
Gloomy grammar
Gloomy - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: gloomy
Conjugations
Adjective, comparative (Adjective, comparative): gloomier
Adjective, superlative (Adjective, superlative): gloomiest
Adjective (Adjective): gloomy
Syllables, Separation and Stress
gloomy Contains 1 syllables: gloomy
Phonetic transcription: ˈglü-mē
gloomy , ˈglü mē (The red syllable is stressed)
Gloomy - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
gloomy: ~ 2900 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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