Gloomy (?), a. [Compar. Gloomier (?); superl. Gloomiest.] 1. Imperfectly illuminated; dismal through obscurity or darkness; dusky; dim; clouded; as, the cavern was gloomy. “Though hid in gloomiest shade.” Milton.[1913 Webster]
2. Affected with, or expressing, gloom; melancholy; dejected; as, a gloomy temper or countenance.
Syn. -- Dark; dim; dusky; dismal; cloudy; moody; sullen; morose; melancholy; sad; downcast; depressed; dejected; disheartened.[1913 Webster]