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gloomy

English → English

adj//ˈɡluːmi//

(atmosphere) Dark and depressing: having low light or a feeling of sadness and lack of hope

The old mansion felt gloomy and haunted, with thick dust covering all the furniture.

(English) The old mansion felt gloomy and haunted, with thick dust covering all the furniture.

Economic experts issued a gloomy forecast, predicting a long period of high unemployment.

(English) Economic experts issued a gloomy forecast, predicting a long period of high unemployment.

Entry ID: en:en:gloomy · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary