/ Dictionary / Index G gloom: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: gloom Pronunciation: (glm), [key] — n. total or partial darkness; dimness. a state of melancholy or depression; low spirits. a despondent or depressed look or expression. —v.i. to appear or become dark, dim, or somber. to look sad, dismal, or dejected; frown. —v.t. to fill with gloom; make gloomy or sad; sadden. to make dark or somber. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: gloom (Thesaurus) glomus gloom and doom Related Content Daily Word Quiz: procrastinate Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language