B2adjectiveemotionsnature
US/ˈɡluː.mi/
UK/ˈɡluː.mi/
dark and gray; also sad and without hope
In context
Hanoi can be cold and gloomy in February, with drizzle for days.
Why are you so gloomy today? Did something happen at work?
Economists gave a gloomy forecast for the property market next year.
Words that go with gloomy
adjective + noun
- gloomy weatherGloomy weather always makes me want to stay in bed.
- gloomy forecastThe bank issued a gloomy forecast for exports.
- gloomy moodThe bad news put everyone in a gloomy mood.
verb + adjective
- feel gloomyI tend to feel gloomy on Sunday evenings.
adjective + preposition
- gloomy aboutYoung people are gloomy about finding a good job.