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GLOOM

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Gloom.

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Gloom - as a noun

A state of partial or total darkness

Example: "He struck a match to dispel the gloom"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
somberness14sombreness14

A feeling of melancholy apprehension

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gloominess13somberness14sombreness14

An atmosphere of depression and melancholy

Example: "Gloom pervaded the office"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gloominess13glumness11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ambiance14ambience14atmosphere17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Gloom - as a verb

To be dark or gloomy.

To look or feel sad, sullen or despondent.

To render gloomy or dark; to obscure; to darken.

To fill with gloom; to make sad, dismal, or sullen.

To shine or appear obscurely or imperfectly; to glimmer.

Example Sentences

"The gloom in the house was palpable after the tragic news."
"She sat alone in her room, lost in a cloud of gloom."
"Despite the sunny weather, a sense of gloom lingered in the air."
"The gloom of winter always brings about a feeling of melancholy."
"His face reflected the gloom and despair he felt inside."
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Word Game Points

Is GLOOM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gloom is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GLOOM has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is GLOOM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gloom is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GLOOM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is GLOOM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gloom is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GLOOM has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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