Dismal Definition & Meaning
dismal
- adjective
- causing dejection; "a blue day"; "the dark days of the war"; "a week of rainy depressing weather"; "a disconsolate winter landscape"; "the first dismal dispiriting days of November"; "a dark gloomy day"; "grim rainy weather"
"Dismal" in song lyrics
See how dismal is used in real songs:
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"I'm Linus without a blanket, real agitated and dismal"
The Grouch f/ Eligh — Congestion -
"Cocktail Pearl Harbor, you're all alone, dismal"
Holocaust — Killer Moth -
"to split sculls when I'm dismal"
Omni f/ Pudgemcee — Never
Words that rhyme with dismal
Usage tips for "dismal"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "dismal" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for dismal to find words that pair well.