gloomy

Definition

Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.

Etymology

From gloom + -y. Cognate with Saterland Frisian glumig (“dark, gloomy”).

Example Sentences

• "The cavern was gloomy."
• "a gloomy temper or countenance"
• "The report was slightly gloomier than in June, when unemployment rates eased in more than half of all U.S. states for a third straight month and only five states reported jobless rate increases."