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Definition of: gloom
(gl
m) noun
1. Partial or total darkness; heavy shadow.
2. Darkness or depression of the mind or spirits.
3. A dark or gloomy place.
4. Scot. A sulky look; frown. [<v.]
—v.i.
1. To look sullen, displeased, or dejected.
2. To be or become dark or threatening.
—v.t.
3. To make dark, sad, or sullen. ♦ Homophone: glume. [ME glom(b)en look sad]
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