gloom

gloom

verb

Definition of GLOOM

1

to look with anger or disapproval <we just sat there, glooming, as we waited and waited for our dinners to arrive>

Synonyms glare, gloom, glower, lower (also lour), scowl

Related Words gape, gaze, ogle, stare; grimace, pout, sulk; growl, snarl, sneer, snigger

Antonyms beam, grin, smile

2

to take on a gloomy or forbidding look <he continued to gloom over the fact that he had been passed over for promotion to district manager>

Synonyms gloom, glower, lower (also lour)

Related Words frown, scowl; glare, stare; brood, mope, pet, pout, sulk; anger, bristle, fume, rage, steam, storm; intimidate, menace, threaten

Antonyms brighten, cheer (up), lighten, perk (up)