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- [gloo-mee]
- /ˈglu mi/
- /ˈgluːmɪnəs/
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- [gloo-mee]
- /ˈglu mi/
Definitions of gloominess word
- adjective gloominess dark or dim; deeply shaded: gloomy skies. 1
- adjective gloominess causing gloom; dismal or depressing: a gloomy prospect. 1
- adjective gloominess filled with or showing gloom; sad, dejected, or melancholy. 1
- adjective gloominess hopeless or despairing; pessimistic: a gloomy view of the future. 1
- noun gloominess The state or condition of being gloomy. 1
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Origin of gloominess
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; gloom + -y1
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Parts of speech for Gloominess
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gloominess popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gloominess
noun gloominess
- doldrums — A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent all progress for weeks – so called by sailors.
- gloom — total or partial darkness; dimness.
- melancholy — sober thoughtfulness; pensiveness.
- dejection — Dejection is a feeling of sadness that you get, for example, when you have just been disappointed by something.
- glumness — sullenly or silently gloomy; dejected.
Antonyms for gloominess
noun gloominess
- gladness — feeling joy or pleasure; delighted; pleased: glad about the good news; glad that you are here.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- joy — a female given name.
- gaiety — the state of being joyous, vivacious, or cheerful.
- cheer — When people cheer, they shout loudly to show their approval or to encourage someone who is doing something such as taking part in a game.
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