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- Dictionarygloom/ɡluːm/
noun
- 1. partial or total darkness: "he strained his eyes peering into the gloom" Similar Opposite
- 2. a state of depression or despondency: "a year of economic gloom for the car industry" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. have a dark or sombre appearance: literary "the black gibbet glooms beside the way"
- 2. be or look depressed or despondent: "Charles was always glooming about money"
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GLOOM definition: 1. feelings of great unhappiness and loss of hope: 2. a situation in which it is nearly dark and…. Learn more.
1. a. : partial or total darkness. b. : a dark or shadowy place. 2. a. : lowness of spirits : dejection. b. : an atmosphere of despondency. a gloom fell over the household. Synonyms. Verb.
a situation in which it is almost dark and difficult to see well: She peered into the gloom, but she couldn't see where the noise was coming from. A figure emerged from the gloom of the corridor. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
noun. total or partial darkness; dimness. Synonyms: obscurity, shadow, shade. Antonyms: brightness. a state of melancholy or depression; low spirits. Synonyms: sadness, despondency, dejection. Antonyms: cheerful. a despondent or depressed look or expression. verb (used without object) to appear or become dark, dim, or somber.
Gloom is a hazy darkness or dimness. The gloom of a moonless autumn evening is perfect for trick-or-treating, but not so perfect for sizing up your candy stash. It might make you nervous to walk in the gloom of your friend's rural neighborhood at night if you're used to well-lit city streets.
6 meanings: 1. partial or total darkness 2. a state of depression or melancholy 3. an appearance or expression of despondency.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of gloom noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
