gloominess (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɡluːmɪnəs/
Definition
A state of being dark, dim, or full of shadows, often associated with sadness or despair.
Examples
The gloominess of the old house was palpable.
He struggled with the overwhelming gloominess that followed the loss.
The constant rain contributed to the overall gloominess of the week.
How to Use gloominess
- gloominess of (prepositional phrase)
- Describing the cause or object of the gloominess. — "The gloominess of the weather affected his mood."
- sink into gloominess (verb phrase)
- To become deeply sad or depressed. — "He sank into gloominess after his team lost the championship."
- shake off gloominess (verb phrase)
- To overcome or get rid of a feeling of sadness or depression. — "It was hard to shake off the gloominess after the long winter."
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