Gloominess

/ˈɡluːminəs/
noun

The state of being dark, gloomy, or depressing.

The gloominess of the weather echoed his mood.
Visual representation of "gloominess" - The state of being dark, gloomy, or depressing

Often appears as...

  • overwhelming gloominess
  • gloominess hung

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Disapproving

noun

The state of being dark, gloomy, or depressing.

The gloominess of the weather echoed his mood.
Visual representation of "gloominess" - The state of being dark, gloomy, or depressing

Often appears as...

  • overwhelming gloominess
  • gloominess hung

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Emotional Weight

Gloominess often implies a heavy emotional state, suggesting sadness or despair.

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The gloominess in her eyes revealed her inner turmoil.
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Setting Tone

It's used to describe settings or environments that add to a somber or heavy mood.

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The castle's gloominess added to the eerie atmosphere of the story.
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Not Just Physical

While it can mean physical darkness, it also often refers to emotional or metaphorical darkness.

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He couldn't shake off the gloominess that clung to him after the news.
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Emotional Weight

Gloominess often implies a heavy emotional state, suggesting sadness or despair.

Illustration for Emotional Weight
The gloominess in her eyes revealed her inner turmoil.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Setting Tone

It's used to describe settings or environments that add to a somber or heavy mood.

Illustration for Setting Tone
The castle's gloominess added to the eerie atmosphere of the story.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Just Physical

While it can mean physical darkness, it also often refers to emotional or metaphorical darkness.

Illustration for Not Just Physical
He couldn't shake off the gloominess that clung to him after the news.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Weight

Gloominess often implies a heavy emotional state, suggesting sadness or despair.

Illustration for Emotional Weight
The gloominess in her eyes revealed her inner turmoil.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Setting Tone

It's used to describe settings or environments that add to a somber or heavy mood.

Illustration for Setting Tone
The castle's gloominess added to the eerie atmosphere of the story.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Just Physical

While it can mean physical darkness, it also often refers to emotional or metaphorical darkness.

Illustration for Not Just Physical
He couldn't shake off the gloominess that clung to him after the news.
Visual representation of the word "Gloominess"

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Quote examples

Sylvia Plath

American Poet

The next five months are grim ones. I always feel sorry to have the summertime change, with the dark evenings closing in mid-afternoon, and will try to lay in some physical comforts these months - the best insurance against gloominess for me.
Portrait of Sylvia Plath

Quote examples

Skrillex

American Musician

I prefer the gloominess to the sun. I don't know why.
Portrait of Skrillex

Quote examples

Sylvia Plath

American Poet

The next five months are grim ones. I always feel sorry to have the summertime change, with the dark evenings closing in mid-afternoon, and will try to lay in some physical comforts these months - the best insurance against gloominess for me.
Portrait of Sylvia Plath

Quote examples

Skrillex

American Musician

I prefer the gloominess to the sun. I don't know why.
Portrait of Skrillex
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