Gloomy Definition
gloomy
adjective
- depressingly dark; "the gloomy forest"; "the glooming interior of an old inn"; "`gloomful' is archaic"
- filled with melancholy and despondency ; "gloomy at the thought of what he had to face"; "gloomy predictions"; "a gloomy silence"; "took a grim view of the economy"; "the darkening mood"; "lonely and blue in a strange city"; "depressed by the loss of his job"; "a dispirited and resigned expression on her face"; "downcast after his defeat"; "feeling discouraged and downhearted"
- 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"
"Gloomy" in song lyrics
See how gloomy is used in real songs:
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"I wake up nervous, Sunday is gloomy"
Buck 65 — Drunk Without Drinking -
"So doomed, so gloomy"
Krayzie Bone -
"So get your umbrellas ready because the forecast is gloomy"
MC Eiht f/ Boom Bam, Mon-Diggi — Tough Guyz
Words that rhyme with gloomy
Usage tips for "gloomy"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "gloomy" 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 gloomy to find words that pair well.