CEFR B1

gloom

noun

Meaning

A state of deep sadness, depression, or despondency.

Examples

A wave of gloom washed over him as he read the bad news.
The economic downturn cast a gloom over the country.

Synonyms: sadness, melancholy, despair, dejection

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gloom (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɡluːm/

Definition

A state of deep sadness, depression, or despondency.

Examples

A wave of gloom washed over him as he read the bad news.
The economic downturn cast a gloom over the country.
She tried to shake off the gloom that had settled in after her loss.

How to Use gloom

in gloom (prepositional phrase): In a state of darkness or sadness. — "The villagers lived in gloom for years under the dictator's rule."
gloom over (prepositional phrase): To make a place or situation feel sad or dark. — "The constant rain seemed to gloom over the holiday weekend."

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