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gloominess

/ˈɡluː.mi.nəs/

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noun

/ˈɡluː.mi.nəs/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние или качество темноты, печали или уныния, часто описывающее атмосферу меланхолии или чувство мрачного предчувствия.

A noun referring to a state or quality of being dark, sad, or depressing, often describing an atmosphere of melancholy or a feeling of gloomy apprehension.

uncountable

  1. Depressive atmosphereB2formal

    An environment or mood characterized by sadness, darkness, and a lack of cheerfulness.

    ruУгнетающая атмосфера

    • The gloominess of the old mansion made everyone feel uneasy.
    • A sense of gloominess settled over the town after the factory closed.
    • The rainy weather added to the general gloominess of the day.

    Synonymsbleaknesscheerlessnessdejectiondespondencygloommelancholymurkinesssomberness

    Antonymsbrightnesscheerfulnessgaietymerriment

  2. Melancholy feelingB2formal

    A personal feeling of sadness, worry, or apprehension about the future.

    ruУныние

    • He couldn't shake the gloominess that followed him after the bad news.
    • A feeling of gloominess crept over her as she thought about the upcoming exam.
    • The gloominess in his voice was unmistakable.

    Synonymsdejectiondespairdespondencygloommelancholymournfulnesssadnesssombernessunhappinesswoe

    Antonymscheerfulnessjoyfulnessoptimism

  3. Excessive mournfulnessC1formal

    The quality of being overly sad, mournful, or uncheerful in a way that is noticeable.

    ruЧрезмерная печаль

    • The gloominess of the funeral procession was overwhelming.
    • Her constant gloominess made it difficult for others to be around her.
    • The painting captured the gloominess of a post-war landscape.

    Synonymscheerlessnessdejectiondespondencydownheartednessgloommelancholymorosenessmournfulnesssadnesssullenness

    Antonymscheerfulnessgaietyjovialityjoyfulnesslightheartednessmerriment

Forms
  • gloominesses plural form
  • gloominesses' possessive plural form
  • gloominess's possessive singular form
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