
Gloominess
Emotional Weight
Gloominess often implies a heavy emotional state, suggesting sadness or despair.
The gloominess in her eyes revealed her inner turmoil.
Setting Tone
It's used to describe settings or environments that add to a somber or heavy mood.
The castle's gloominess added to the eerie atmosphere of the story.
Not Just Physical
While it can mean physical darkness, it also often refers to emotional or metaphorical darkness.
He couldn't shake off the gloominess that clung to him after the news.
Compare with
DepressionDesolationDespondencyDrearinessGloomMelancholySadSorrow
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