gloomy synonyms

gloomy

modif.

  1. Dark

    dim, clouded, unlit; see dark 1.

  2. Melancholy

    downhearted, depressed, morose; see sad 1.

  3. Encouraging melancholy

    dreary, depressing, discouraging; see dismal 1. See syn. study at dark.

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