gloom

Phonetic Respelling: [ gloom ]

Definition:

n. depressingly dark; causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer

Sentence:

There was a cloud of gloom over the closing store.

More example sentences:

There was a cloud of gloom over the closing store.

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The tapestried room was filled with gloom.

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A few naysayers tried to cast gloom.

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Her optimism neutralizes his gloom.

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He's a naysayer who tried to cast gloom on the project.

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After the loss a funereal gloom filled the room.

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Synonyms:

dark; dismal; dreary

Antonyms:

cheerful