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What (who) is Gloom - definition
LEVEL OF LIGHT SO DIM THAT THERE ARE PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS
Psychological aspects of darkness; Gloom level; Gloomth; Gloominess
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![This coastal [[overcast]] causes the "[[June Gloom]]" in [[California]], as seen from above the cloud layer.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/JuneGloom.jpg?width=200 "This coastal [[overcast]] causes the \"[[June Gloom]]\" in [[California]], as seen from above the cloud layer.")
gloom
n.
1) to express gloom
2) (an) all-pervading, deep gloom
3) gloom about, over (to express gloom over the situation)
gloom
1.
The gloom is a state of near darkness.
...the gloom of a foggy November morning...
I was peering about me in the gloom.
N-SING: the N, oft in/into N
2.
Gloom is a feeling of sadness and lack of hope.
...the deepening gloom over the economy.
N-UNCOUNT: also a N
gloom
¦ noun
1. partial or total darkness.
2. a state of depression or despondency.
¦ verb appear gloomy.
Origin
ME (as v.): of unknown origin.
Wikipedia
Gloom
Gloom is a low level of light which is so dim that there are physiological and psychological effects. Human vision at this level becomes monochrome and has lessened clarity.
Examples of use of Gloom
1. Amid the overwhelming gloom, there were also moments of joy.
2. As for Tanja Poutiainen, the weekend only brought more gloom.
3. Can Russia detach itself from the spreading gloom?
4. The public‘s sense of gloom only feeds on itself.
5. Ministerial boasts can‘t conceal the gloom of private briefings.