Definitions

1. noun

a state of depression or unhappiness; a feeling of sadness and hopelessness

“She woke up in a gloom, unable to shake off the feeling of despair.”

2. noun

a dark or shadowy area or atmosphere

“The gloom in the cave was so thick that it was difficult to see anything.”

3. noun

a period of time during which the weather is cloudy or overcast

“The forecast predicted a gloom for the entire week.”

4. verb

to make something look dull or unattractive

“The gloom of the old furniture made the living room look depressing.”

5. verb

to become or make someone feel depressed or unhappy

“The news gloomed everyone with its report of the economic downturn.”