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gloomy

/ˈɡlumi/
adjective
  1. Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.

    "The cavern was gloomy."

    Similar: clouded, dim, dusky

  2. Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.

    "a gloomy temper or countenance"

    Similar: bleak, dreary, miserable

Synonymsbleak, dreary, miserable, clouded, dim, dusky

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