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GLOOMINESS

(noun)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Gloominess.

Gloominess - as a noun

An atmosphere of depression and melancholy

Example: "Gloom pervaded the office"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gloom8glumness11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ambiance14ambience14atmosphere17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A feeling of melancholy apprehension

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gloom8somberness14sombreness14

The quality of excessive mournfulness and uncheerfulness

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lugubriousness17sadness8

The property of having a frowning or scowling appearance.

Example: "Virgil has alluded to the gloominess of his countenance in a passage which has given great disgust to the critics."

Example Sentences

"The gloominess of the weather made everyone stay indoors."
"The gloominess in her voice revealed her sadness."
"The constant gloominess in his expression made him unapproachable."
"The gloominess of the empty house added to the eerie atmosphere."
"The gloominess of the news dampened their spirits."
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Word Game Points

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

GLOOMINESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is GLOOMINESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gloominess is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GLOOMINESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is GLOOMINESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gloominess is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GLOOMINESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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