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gloomier

|gloom-i-er|

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🇺🇸

/ˈɡluːmiər/

🇬🇧

/ˈɡluːmiə/

(gloomy)

dark and depressing

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeNoun
gloomygloomiergloomiestgloominess
Etymology
Etymology Information

'gloomy' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'gloumen,' where 'gloum-' meant 'to look sullen.'

Historical Evolution

'gloumen' transformed into the modern English word 'gloomy' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to look sullen,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'dark or dismal.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

comparative form of 'gloomy', meaning more gloomy.

The weather today is gloomier than yesterday.

Synonyms

darkerdrearier

Antonyms

brightercheerier

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Idioms

gloom and doom

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45