dismal
|dis/mal|
B2
/ˈdɪzməl/
gloomy or depressing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dismal' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'dismal,' which was derived from the Anglo-Norman French phrase 'dismal day,' meaning 'evil or unlucky day.'
Historical Evolution
'dismal' changed from the Anglo-Norman French phrase 'dismal day' and eventually became the modern English word 'dismal.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'evil or unlucky day,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'gloomy or depressing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing a mood of gloom or depression.
The weather was dismal, with constant rain and gray skies.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40