gloom
UK: ɡluːm | US: ɡluːm
n. partial or total darkness; a state of melancholy or depression
v. (archaic) to look or feel sad or dismal
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The word gloom traces back to Old English glōm, meaning "twilight" or "darkness." It is related to Middle Low German glōm (gloaming) and shares roots with glōwan (to glow), suggesting a connection to dim or fading light. Over time, gloom evolved to describe both literal darkness and metaphorical emotional states, reflecting the somber association between dim light and sadness.
The room was filled with gloom as the storm clouds blocked the sunlight.
She couldn’t shake off the gloom after hearing the bad news.
The forest’s gloom made it difficult to see the path ahead.
His face darkened with gloom as he recounted the tragedy.
The economic report cast a gloom over the investors’ meeting.