dismal
/ˈdɪzməl/
dis · mal
ˈdɪz · məl
English Definition
adj. gloomy, depressing
Significado en Español
sombrío, lúgubre
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ảm đạm, buồn tẻ
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Example Sentence
The weather was dismal.
天气很阴沉。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dismal (gloomy)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to: DISMAL
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A
Cheerful
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B
Gloomy
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C
Bright
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D
Lively
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B — Gloomy.
“dismal” means adj. gloomy, depressing
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The cold, rainy day cast a ______ mood over the whole quiet town.
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A
cheerful
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B
dismal
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C
bright
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D
joyful
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B — dismal.
“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.
How do you use “dismal” in a sentence?
The weather was dismal. (天气很阴沉。)
What are synonyms for “dismal”?
gloomy, miserable — all close in meaning to dismal (adj. gloomy, depressing).
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)
