GLOOMS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word GLOOMS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GLOOMS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Gloom

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late Middle English (as a verb): of unknown origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɡluːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:

partial or total darkness

Short Definition:

partial or total darkness

Examples:
  • he strained his eyes peering into the gloom
Definition:

a state of depression or despondency

Short Definition:

state of depression or despondency

Examples:
  • a year of economic gloom for the car industry
  • his gloom deepened

Word: Gloom

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɡluːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:

have a dark or sombre appearance

Short Definition:

have dark or sombre appearance

Examples:
  • the black gibbet glooms beside the way
Definition:

be or look depressed or despondent

Short Definition:

be or look gloomy

Examples:
  • Charles was always glooming about money

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