5 letter words starting with GLOO

Definition of Gloom

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• a state of sadness, melancholy, or depression (noun)
• to make dark or somber; to cause someone to feel sad or depressed (verb)

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡluːm/
• UK: /ɡluːm/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "gloom" originated from the Middle English word "glomen," which means "to become dark." It was first used in the 16th century to describe a state of darkness or sadness. Today, it is still commonly used to describe a feeling of sadness or melancholy.

5. Synonyms:

• sadness
• melancholy
• depression
• sorrow
• despair

6. Related Words:

• glare
• grief
• grime
• gusto
• guard

7. Example Sentences:

• After the breakup, she fell into a deep gloom and didn leave her house for weeks.
• The storm clouds gathered, casting a gloom over the city.
• The loss of his job gloomed his mood for days.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

Noun: a sticky and thick liquid or substance.

Verb: to make or become sticky and thick.

Pronunciations:

US: /ɡluːp/

UK: /ɡluːp/

Origin and Usage:

The word "gloop" is believed to have originated in the 1960s as an onomatopoeic term for a thick, sticky substance. It is often used to describe substances that are thick and viscous, such as glue, mud, or slime. As a verb, "gloop" can be used to describe the process of making something sticky and thick, such as when adding water to a powder to create a paste.

Synonyms:

Slime, goo, paste, adhesive, glue, mud.

Related Words:

Gloom, globs, gloat, globe, gloss.

Example Sentences:

Noun: The gloop dripped down his arm, leaving a sticky residue.

Verb: She glooped the mixture onto the paper, creating a thick, textured surface.