Gloomy
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Characterised by a lack of light or cheerfulness, producing or suggesting a feeling of depression or despair.
“The overcast skies and drizzle gave the old town a particularly gloomy atmosphere.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɡluːmi/
Syllables
gloom·y
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GL start, double O in the OOM cluster, ends with Y, a common adjective marker worth trying early.
Scrabble
Scores 12 points with Y, the double O is efficient, the Y ending has limited further hooks.
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