Gloomy meaning: ' gloomy ' - Complete English Word

' gloomy ' - Complete English Word Reference Definitions of ' gloomy ' 1. If a place is gloomy , it is almost dark so that you cannot see very well. [...] 2. If people are gloomy , they are unhappy and have no hope. Gloomy definition: dark or dim ; deeply shaded.. See examples of GLOOMY used in a sentence. GLOOMY definition: 1. unhappy and without hope: 2. not expecting or believing anything good in a situation: 3. dark…. Learn more. deeply shaded: a gloomy prison cell. causing sadness or depression: a gloomy situation. hopeless or pessimistic: a gloomy view of the future. deeply shaded: gloomy skies. dismal or depressing: a gloomy prospect. sad, dejected, or melancholy. pessimistic: a gloomy view of the future. gloom ′i•ness, n.