gloom

Definitions

Partial or total darkness.

A state of depression or despondency.

A feeling of melancholy or hopelessness.

Examples

A heavy sense of gloom settled over the room after the sad news was announced.

Despite the gloom of the rainy afternoon, she managed to find a reason to smile.

Synonyms

despondency melancholy sadness darkness misery dejection shadow

Antonyms

joy happiness brightness cheerfulness elation light optimism