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Gloomy vs Glumly - What's the difference?

gloomy | glumly |

As an adjective gloomy

is imperfectly illuminated; dismal through obscurity or darkness; dusky; dim; clouded.

As an adverb glumly is

in a glum manner.

gloomy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Imperfectly illuminated; dismal through obscurity or darkness; dusky; dim; clouded.
    • The cavern was gloomy .
  • Affected with, or expressing, gloom; melancholy; dejected.
    • a gloomy temper or countenance

    Synonyms

    * See also

    glumly

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • in a glum manner

    • Synonyms

    * moodily * sullenly