Gloomy is an English word with synonyms like grim or dark. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Gloomy in a sentence
Gloomy meaning
- Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.
- Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
Synonyms of Gloomy
Using Gloomy
- The main meaning on this page is: Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening. | Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
- Useful related words include: grim, dark, depressing, dreary.
- In the example corpus, gloomy often appears in combinations such as: the gloomy, and gloomy, in gloomy.
Context around Gloomy
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 7 start, 8 middle, 5 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Gloomy
- In this selection, "gloomy" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, mostly, gaunt, less, compared, forecasts and past stand out and add context to how "gloomy" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include about how gloomy it was and between the gloomy looks and. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "gloomy" sits close to words such as absorbs, arenas and asda, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with gloomy
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
And they are determined not to return to the gloomy past. (11 words)
Akito's visual is rather dark and gloomy compared to the others. (12 words)
Despite the gloomy weather, retirees rallied from PNB -Cebu main branch to Sto. (13 words)
Britain's economy unexpectedly eked out some modest growth in November after a boost from World Cup drinkers and video game sales, reducing the chance that it has already slipped into recession, despite a gloomy broader picture for 2023. (39 words)
China’s lottery ticket sales soared to their highest for any month so far this year, latest figures show, amid public concern about the economy following months of mostly gloomy data including youth unemployment. (34 words)
At the after-party in the nearby Ertegun Atrium, cast members mingled with celebrities and media executives in muted suits and gowns that would slot right into the show’s gloomy-boardroom palette. (33 words)
I wondered why everyone complained about how gloomy it was; seemed pretty sunny to me! (15 words)
Example sentences (20)
Akito's visual is rather dark and gloomy compared to the others.
A mixed start to trading on Tuesday as traders return following the festive break to some rather gloomy forecasts for the coming year.
And they are determined not to return to the gloomy past.
An example of this is the depiction of Kansas as a dull and gloomy place, only to be swept away into “Munchkin Land” with vibrant hues demonstrating a happy place.
As Aaron Boone noted from a gloomy Yankees clubhouse, the story of their struggles without Aaron Judge — they’re 4-8 since he busted his toe at Dodger Stadium — is somewhat overblown.
As a result of these gloomy developments, we are not surprised that Mr. Market has similarly turn bearish on the stock.
As such, it will be hoping to at least soften the gloomy predictions from its own data presented earlier this year on the state of European tech investment.
At the after-party in the nearby Ertegun Atrium, cast members mingled with celebrities and media executives in muted suits and gowns that would slot right into the show’s gloomy-boardroom palette.
Between the gloomy looks and hushed tones inside the Raiders’ locker room after their 31-17 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium, the sense of opportunity lost was readily present.
Britain's economy unexpectedly eked out some modest growth in November after a boost from World Cup drinkers and video game sales, reducing the chance that it has already slipped into recession, despite a gloomy broader picture for 2023.
China’s lottery ticket sales soared to their highest for any month so far this year, latest figures show, amid public concern about the economy following months of mostly gloomy data including youth unemployment.
Contrary to any stereotypes you may have heard, frugal people aren’t gaunt, gloomy misers with threadbare clothes and an air of permanent sadness.
Despite the gloomy weather, retirees rallied from PNB -Cebu main branch to Sto.
For starters, home builders are feeling a lot less gloomy these days, as mortgage rates dip and buyer demand picks up.
In a gloomy assessment, the governor of the Bank of England said the UK’s growth prospects were weaker than they have been for much of his working life.
In the second photo, taken indoors on a gloomy day, the iPhone 14 Plus has better white balance and less noise.
It’s strange how gloomy escape rooms seem even more menacingly weird with limited polygons on display.
I wondered why everyone complained about how gloomy it was; seemed pretty sunny to me!
Many of these gloomy Republicans see the Biden administration’s policies as pushing the country to the verge of collapse.
More aggressive investors may want to look for a bottom around gloomy market sentiment or falling energy prices.
Common combinations with gloomy
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: