darksome

[ˈdɑːkˌsʊm]

Definitions

1. adjective

having or showing a gloomy and depressing atmosphere; dismal

“The darksome forest was shrouded in mist, making it difficult to see.”

2. noun

a dark or dismal place; a darksome region or area

“The guidebook warned about the darksome caves that lay deep within the mountain.”

Synonyms

  • dismal
  • dreary
  • gloomy

Antonyms

  • bright
  • cheerful