Gloomsome

adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Characterised or marked by gloom

    "“[...] It's been that gloomsome, Mistress Alanna.” The knight leaned against a post. “Why don't you tell me what's going on to make things so 'gloomsome.'” Stefan looked around, wary."

Example

More examples

"“[...] It's been that gloomsome, Mistress Alanna.” The knight leaned against a post. “Why don't you tell me what's going on to make things so 'gloomsome.'” Stefan looked around, wary."

Etymology

From gloom + -some.

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