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Gloomy

/ɡlˈumi/
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(adj) Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.

I always feel gloomy.
I got gloomy and thought of giving up.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The old, abandoned mansion had a very ____ atmosphere, with its dusty rooms and long shadows.

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