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as in bleak
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
the cold rain made for a gloomy day
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as in sad
feeling unhappiness
has been gloomy ever since the breakup with his girlfriend
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as in darkened
being without light or without much light
that house would be less gloomy if some of the overgrown trees and shrubs were cleared away
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Recent Examples of gloomy
Another flashback to three months post-apocalypse, and Cal is at the bar, wondering why everyone in town is so gloomy.
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 4 Feb. 2025
During the gloomy winter months, getting enough B vitamins can help optimize my mood and vibrancy.
—Dr. Uma Naidoo, Contributor, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Many readers shared that this recipe was a bright spot during the cold-winter weather and long gloomy days.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
Existence is a dull, gloomy slog, Iris tells us in voiceover, except for those rare moments when the clouds lift and you’re suddenly radiated by a sense of purpose.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 4 Feb. 2025
During the gloomy winter months, getting enough B vitamins can help optimize my mood and vibrancy.
—Dr. Uma Naidoo, Contributor, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Many readers shared that this recipe was a bright spot during the cold-winter weather and long gloomy days.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
Existence is a dull, gloomy slog, Iris tells us in voiceover, except for those rare moments when the clouds lift and you’re suddenly radiated by a sense of purpose.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gloomy
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The picture looks bleak in the U.S. and in France the company is entering receivership.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2025
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The tiny graves at one end of the orphanage compound are a bleak reminder of what a future without USAID might look like for the children.—
Nicholas Komu,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Especially sad is the case of Netta, one of Liat’s three children, who survived the attack.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb. 2025
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The range of weapons and passive abilities that drop from major enemies just encourage different playstyles, rather than shoving you into a sad corner full of regrets.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2025
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Following his release, Yarden was met by his sister and father in a somber reunion.—
Mohammed Tawfeeq,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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The image of Kurdi, dead and face down in the sand, soon became a somber meme—one that, for a while, helped garner widespread sympathy and financial support for refugees landing by the thousands on Greece’s shores.—
Lauren Markham,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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Many previous Trump advisers, including Mr. Bolton, have tried to contain Mr. Trump, with unhappy results.—
Michael Crowley,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Among those unhappy with SDA were high-ranking officers in Space Force who believed it should be run by Space Systems Command, the main body within the service that develops satellites and other space systems, a former senior Air Force official told Forbes.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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But doctors have begun to suspect that this year's flu season—the most severe in over 15 years—has taken a yet darker turn for children.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Feb. 2025
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Master of maturation Andrea Wilson adds her own tasting notes, describing baking spice, dark fruit, toffee, fragrant citrus, and floral notes on the palate, followed by a round, complex finish.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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Whether the Nationals pitching staff can hold up, healthy and effective in an incredibly difficult division, is another pressing question — with a depressing answer: probably not — but at least the bats will be worth watching.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article Super Bowl parties are on the rise this year thanks to the need to decompress from a most depressing start to 2025, along with the rising cost of packages at bars and restaurants.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Man Shares Theory About Why Gen Z Are Depressed By Alice Gibbs Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 20 A 24-year-old marketing agency owner who lives in Tampa, Florida, has sparked discussion after sharing this theory about why Gen Z is depressed.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Today’s youth can feel depressed by the state of society while remaining incredibly sensitive, inventive, and caring.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Depths are a murky environment with unique gameplay mechanics tied to darkness and light, so players better not skimp on lanterns and torches.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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Speaking Wednesday at the HPA Tech Retreat, an annual engineering conference taking place this week in Palm Springs, Welsh reviewed some of the recent steps and decisions toward AI legislation, a subject that remains murky.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Gloomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gloomy. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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