gloominess
Translation
gloominess, darkness, sadness
Examples
The gloominess of the room was depressing.
The gloominess of the room was depressing.
A feeling of gloominess descended upon him.
A feeling of gloominess descended upon him.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) + ((gloominess)) + ((of sth.)) referring to the quality of a place or situation. The gloominess of the forest was unsettling.
((a feeling of)) + ((gloominess)) referring to an emotion. A feeling of gloominess washed over her.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sadness, depression, darkness; Antonyms: cheerfulness, brightness
Etymology
From the adjective 'gloomy' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness', which indicates a state or quality.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ness' turns an adjective into a noun. 'Happy' becomes 'happiness', and 'gloomy' becomes 'gloominess'.