🇬🇧🇪🇸 gloomy - sombrío : English Lesson

Meaning of "gloomy" ("sombrío"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Gloomy describes something that feels dark, dull, or makes you feel a little sad. It can be used for the weather when it’s cloudy and gray, for a room that doesn’t have much light, or even for someone’s mood when they’re feeling down or grumpy.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I felt gloomy until I remembered there was cake in the fridge.

It was a gloomy day, so my cat decided to nap extra hard.

Even my sandwich looked gloomy when I forgot the cheese.

I wore my superhero cape on a gloomy day to cheer up the clouds.

I tried to be gloomy, but my dog’s silly face ruined it.

The town felt gloomy: rain made the gloomy sky hang low, and gloomy streets hid bright signs. A boy with a gloomy face walked past closed shops until a woman offered a warm umbrella and a small cake. The rain slowed, the boy smiled, and the gloomy day lifted into a soft, surprised light.

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This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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