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as in bleak
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
the cold rain made for a gloomy day
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as in sad
feeling unhappiness
has been gloomy ever since the breakup with his girlfriend
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as in darkened
being without light or without much light
that house would be less gloomy if some of the overgrown trees and shrubs were cleared away
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Recent Examples of gloomy
The Star braved the gloomy weather conditions for the first edition of On the Budget, a new series in which reporter Joseph Hernandez checks out activities and restaurants around Kansas City and sees what fun can be had on a $25 budget.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2025
The Briton cut a gloomy figure in the paddock after finishing seventh, 31 seconds behind his teammate.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
In May 2024, prospects for the United States becoming a global innovation center for digital assets and other promising blockchain technologies were gloomy.
—Dan Ikenson, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
What To Know China's main stock indexes—the CSI 300 and the MSCI China—fell on Monday, with similar gloomy sentiment gripping Asian markets.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2025
The Briton cut a gloomy figure in the paddock after finishing seventh, 31 seconds behind his teammate.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
In May 2024, prospects for the United States becoming a global innovation center for digital assets and other promising blockchain technologies were gloomy.
—Dan Ikenson, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
What To Know China's main stock indexes—the CSI 300 and the MSCI China—fell on Monday, with similar gloomy sentiment gripping Asian markets.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gloomy
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This bleak vision of Hollywood makes for a fascinating backdrop.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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The wildest thing about these bleak anti-meet cutes is that no one does this on purpose.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
3 May 2025
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For someone who prizes roadside Americana, this is the visual version of the sad trombone sound.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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After the show, there's booze, girls, and hotel suites, but Abel's locked in the bathroom, being sad.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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Despite the somber subject matter, cruise ship visitors shouldn’t hesitate to make the museum a priority.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Dedicated to the 184 victims who died at the Pentagon and on American Airlines Flight 77 during the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, the somber National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial features 184 illuminated benches situated among 84 Crepe Myrtle trees.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Kraft had strong leads among some voting groups polled, the poll showed, including Republicans, voters who disapprove of Boston’s sanctuary city status, those unhappy with Boston’s quality of life, and those prioritizing government spending/taxes.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2025
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Among those Americans unhappy with the cuts to the federal government, Musk has only a 6% approval rating, while 89% disapprove.—
Catherine Arnst,
Quartz,
28 Apr. 2025
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Where to watch: Max 'Another Simple Favor' In Paul Feig's dark comedy mystery sequel, crime-solving mommy vlogger Stephanie (Anna Kendrick) is shocked when fresh-out-of-jail frenemy Emily (Blake Lively) invites her to be maid of honor at her wedding in Capri.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Large amounts of larvae were in dark crevices inside the homes, including under appliances or furniture.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
10 May 2025
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Instead, Chernow devotes a hefty portion of his 1,039 pages (excluding notes) to Twain’s personal tribulations, a depressing series of bungles and calamities starting in the author’s middle age.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
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The lack of business on Sunday and Monday nights could be especially depressing.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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Never as rich as its aesthetics intimate, the U.S. met the nineties financially—and, therefore, spiritually—depressed.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
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Though fun is a funny word to use considering Thunderbolts is all about depressed anti-heroes looking for a sense of purpose.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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Its origins are as murky as the exact proportions of the recipe.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
14 May 2025
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That’s why the outlook for companies like Nvidia — even after recent positive news on chip export controls — remains murky.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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“Gloomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gloomy. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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