gloomy
/ˈɡluːmi/
gloom · y
ˈɡluːm · i
English Definition
adj. dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening
Significado en Español
sombrío, melancólico
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
u ám, ảm đạm
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “gloomy”:
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A
cheerful
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B
bright
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C
sunny
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D
dismal
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D — dismal.
“gloomy” means adj. dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening
Common questions about “gloomy”
What does “gloomy” mean?
gloomy — adj. dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening. In Chinese: 阴暗的，忧郁的.
How do you pronounce “gloomy”?
gloomy is pronounced /ˈɡluːmi/. It breaks into 2 syllables: gloom · y.
Is “gloomy” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. gloomy appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
