Collocations for "gloomy"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "gloomy" in context.
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gloomy
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- what a gloomy day!
- a gloomy and [cold, rainy, windy] day
- [gray, cold, wet] and gloomy
- has been a gloomy [winter, fall]
- a gloomy rain cloud
- the weather has been so gloomy lately
- am [tired, sick] of this gloomy weather
- this is such a gloomy [place, town]
- a gloomy [street, cell, alley]
- Why are you so gloomy?
- don't be so gloomy!
- What are you so gloomy about?
- is gloomy about the [future, prospects, job]
- his outlook is gloomy
- (represents) a gloomy [outlook, picture] for
- has a gloomy view of the [situation, future]
- a gloomy prediction for
- gloomy and [dark, depressed, pessimistic]
- certainly [has, is] a gloomy outlook
- don't think gloomy thoughts
'gloomy' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):