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dismal

/ˈdɪzməl/
dis · mal ˈdɪz · məl
English Definition
adj. gloomy, depressing
中文释义
忧郁的,凄凉的
Significado en Español
sombrío, lúgubre
한국어 뜻
우울한, 음침한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ảm đạm, buồn tẻ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to: DISMAL

  1. A Cheerful
  2. B Gloomy
  3. C Bright
  4. D Lively
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B — Gloomy. “dismal” means adj. gloomy, depressing

Common questions about “dismal”

What does “dismal” mean?

dismal — adj. gloomy, depressing. In Chinese: 忧郁的,凄凉的.

How do you pronounce “dismal”?

dismal is pronounced /ˈdɪzməl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dis · mal.

Is “dismal” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. dismal appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “dismal”?

dismal (gloomy)

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