gloomy; overcast; melancholy
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesadjective
gloomy; overcast; dull (of weather)
Describes dark, heavy weather that oppresses the mood.
The sky is gloomy today, as if a heavy rain is coming.
He gazed at the overcast sky, and his mood grew heavy as well.
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Gloomy weather often appears during northern winters.
adjective
oppressive; heavy; not lively (of atmosphere)
Describes a stifling, quiet environment lacking vitality.
The atmosphere in the meeting room was oppressive, and no one dared to speak.
Laughter broke through the heavy air inside the room.
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There is a gloomy ambiance in this old house.
adjective
melancholy; depressed; gloomy (of mood or personality)
Describes a person's emotional state or temperament as sorrowful and introverted.
He has been in a gloomy mood lately, always remaining silent.
She has a melancholic personality and does not like to socialize.
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The poet's writing often reveals a melancholy mood.