Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Gloom.
How to pronounce gloom:
US
Gloom - as a noun
A state of partial or total darkness
Example: "He struck a match to dispel the gloom"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sombernesssombrenessAn atmosphere of depression and melancholy
Example: "Gloom pervaded the office"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gloominessglumnessHypernyms (Closely Related)
ambianceambienceatmosphereHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Gloom - as a verb
To be dark or gloomy.
To look or feel sad, sullen or despondent.
To render gloomy or dark; to obscure; to darken.
To fill with gloom; to make sad, dismal, or sullen.
To shine or appear obscurely or imperfectly; to glimmer.
Example Sentences
"The gloom in the house was palpable after the tragic news."
"She sat alone in her room, lost in a cloud of gloom."
"Despite the sunny weather, a sense of gloom lingered in the air."
"The gloom of winter always brings about a feeling of melancholy."
"His face reflected the gloom and despair he felt inside."
Word Game Points
Is GLOOM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gloom is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GLOOM has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is GLOOM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gloom is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGLOOM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is GLOOM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gloom is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGLOOM has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.