gloomed; glooming; glooms
Definition of gloom
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to look, feel, or act sullen or despondent
2
: to be or become overcast
3
: to loom up dimly
: to make dark, murky, or somber : make gloomy
gloom
nounDefinition of gloom (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: partial or total darkness
b
: a dark or shadowy place
2a
: lowness of spirits : dejection
b
: an atmosphere of despondency
a gloom fell over the household
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The first known use of gloom was in the 14th century
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