Definition

A state of feeling sad or gloomy.

Example

His glumness was evident as he sat quietly in the corner.

Conversation

I've been feeling a bit of glumness lately, especially with all this rain.

I get that; the weather can really affect your mood.

Yeah, it's like I can't shake off this feeling of glumness no matter what I do.

Maybe we should plan a fun day out when the sun comes back!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Glumness is derived from the adjective "glum" (from Old Norse "glumr", meaning gloomy or sullen) combined with the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "glumness" refers to the state of being gloomy or sullen.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'glum' which means gloomy, and remember that 'glumness' describes the state of feeling gloomy.

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