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- [gluhm]
- /glʌm/
- /ˈɡlʌm.nəs/
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- [gluhm]
- /glʌm/
Definitions of glumness word
- adjective glumness sullenly or silently gloomy; dejected. 1
- noun glumness The emotion of being glum. 1
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Origin of glumness
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English; variant of gloom
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Parts of speech for Glumness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
glumness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% 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.
glumness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for glumness
noun glumness
- 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.
- despondency — Despondency is a strong feeling of unhappiness caused by difficulties which you feel you cannot overcome.
- distress — great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
- dejection — Dejection is a feeling of sadness that you get, for example, when you have just been disappointed by something.
- chagrin — Chagrin is a feeling of disappointment, upset, or annoyance, perhaps because of your own failure.
Antonyms for glumness
noun glumness
- 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.
- contentment — Contentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction.
- cheerfulness — full of cheer; in good spirits: a cheerful person.
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