Definition

The state of being sad, dark, or without hope.

Example

The gloominess of the rainy day made everyone feel a bit down.

Conversation

I really felt the gloominess today with all the rain.

Yeah, it makes everything feel so dull and heavy.

Exactly! I just wanted to stay in bed and ignore it all.

Same here! Maybe we should plan something fun to lift our spirits.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gloominess → It is formed from "gloom" (from Old English *glōm*, meaning darkness or shadow) and the suffix "-iness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "gloominess" refers to the state of being gloomy or dark.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'gloom' which means darkness, and remember that 'gloominess' describes the state of being dark or sad.

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