Gloominess (Noun)
Meaning 1
An atmosphere of depression and melancholy; "gloom pervaded the office".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The city was enveloped in a persistent gloominess, a somber mood that seemed to cling to every brick and stone.
- The news of the company's bankruptcy spread a pall of gloominess over the entire industry.
- The rainy days and grey skies only added to the gloominess that had settled over the town since the factory closed.
- The old mansion had a thick atmosphere of gloominess, a feeling that had permeated its very walls over centuries of family tragedy.
- The gloominess in her eyes was a stark contrast to her usual bright smile, and it was clear that something was troubling her deeply.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
The quality of excessive mournfulness and uncheerfulness.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Synonyms
Related Words
Meaning 3
A feeling of melancholy apprehension.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.