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The definition of gloomy is dark, depressing or dim.

(adjective)

An example of gloomy is a rainy, dark day.
An example of gloomy is a person who is sad or pessimistic.

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See gloomy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective gloomier, gloomiest

overspread with or enveloped in darkness or dimness
1. very sad or dejected; hopeless; melancholy
2. morose or sullen
causing gloom; dismal; depressing

Related Forms:

gloomily adverb
gloominess noun

See gloomy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective gloom·i·er, gloom·i·est

Partially or totally dark, especially dismal and dreary: a damp, gloomy day.
Showing or filled with gloom: gloomy faces.
a. Causing or producing gloom; depressing: gloomy news.
b. Marked by hopelessness; very pessimistic: gloomy predictions.

Related Forms:

gloomˈi·ly adverb

gloomˈi·ness noun

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