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gloomier

UK/ˈɡluːmi.ə/US/ˈɡlumiɚ/

gloomier is the comparative form of gloomy.

Meaning of gloomy

Adjective

gloomy (comparative gloomier, superlative gloomiest)

Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.
- The cavern was gloomy.
Synonyms:

dusky, dim, clouded, darksome, adumbral, blear, caliginous, cimmerian, crepuscular, dark
Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
- a gloomy temper or countenance
Synonyms:

bleak, depressed, dreary, miserable, cheerless, comfortless, dark, morose, depressing, desolate

See all 3 meanings of gloomy

Phrases with gloomier

doomier and gloomier

Questions about gloomier

What is gloomier the comparative form of?: Gloomier is the comparative form of gloomy.
How do you pronounce gloomier?: Gloomier is pronounced /ˈɡlumiɚ/ (US).

Words near gloomier in the dictionary

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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