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gloom
[ gloom ]
noun
- total or partial darkness; dimness.
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- a state of melancholy or depression; low spirits.
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- a despondent or depressed look or expression.
verb (used without object)
- to appear or become dark, dim, or somber.
- to look sad, dismal, or dejected; frown.
verb (used with object)
- to fill with gloom; make gloomy or sad; sadden.
- to make dark or somber.
gloom
/ ɡː /
noun
- partial or total darkness
- a state of depression or melancholy
- an appearance or expression of despondency or melancholy
- poetic.a dim or dark place
verb
- intr to look sullen or depressed
- to make or become dark or gloomy
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Derived Forms
- ˈǴdzڳܱ, adverb
- ˈǴdzڳܱ, adjective
- ˈǴdz, adjective
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Other Word Forms
- Ǵdzfܱ adjective
- Ǵdzfܱ·ly adverb
- Ǵdzl adjective
- dzܳgǴdz verb (used with object)
- ܲd·Ǵdz noun
- ܲ·Ǵdz verb (used with object)
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gloom1
C14 gloumben to look sullen; related to Norwegian dialect glome to eye suspiciously
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The references to “boltz” are scattered throughout tracks, brief glimmers of gratitude and joy which emerge from clouds of gloom.
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Because the wreck is so large and lies in the gloom of the deep, exploring it with submersibles only shows tantalising snapshots.
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Yes, it is not all doom and gloom today.
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However, some art house cinemas are doing strong business amid the doom and gloom.
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“From the fires to ICE raids to the political blame game to Hollywood’s continued struggle, the atmosphere of gloom is pervading Los Angeles,” the description reads.
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