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Definition gloomy in British English

gloomy adjective

adjective
/ˈɡluːmi/
1

feeling sad and without hope

Example

He became very gloomy and depressed.

2

showing that things are not going well and will probably not go well in the future

Example

gloomy prospects

Example

The economic news is gloomy.

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3

dark in a way that makes you feel sad or a little afraid

Example

gloomy weather

Example

a gloomy old library

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Definition gloomy in British English