gloominess
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/ˈɡluːminəs/
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/ˈɡluːminəs/
A feeling of sadness and lack of hope.
The gloominess of the rainy day made everyone feel down.
A state of being dimly lit or nearly dark, causing a feeling of sadness.
The gloominess of the old house was amplified by the flickering candlelight.