What does GLOOM mean?

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.