B2
gloomy vs sad
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| gloomyadjective/ˈɡluː.mi/ | Meaning dark and gray; also sad and without hope | Goes with gloomy weather | Example Economists gave a gloomy forecast for the property market next year. |
| sadadjective/sæd/ | Meaning Feeling unhappy, often because something bad has happened. | Goes with — | Example She felt sad when her best friend moved to another city. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The bank issued a forecast for exports.