What is another word for gloomful?
Pronunciation: [ɡlˈuːmfə͡l] (IPA) 
Gloomful is defined as feeling, showing, or causing despondency, sadness, or depression. Some synonyms for gloomful include melancholic, dismal, bleak, desolate, doleful, somber, mournful, lugubrious, sorrowful, and morose. These words all share the characteristic of conveying a sense of darkness and despair. Melancholic suggests a deep and long-lasting sadness, while dismal conjures up an image of something dreary and gloomy. Likewise, bleak implies a foreboding pessimism and desolate refers to utter loneliness and abandonment. The word doleful suggests a deep and moving sadness, while somber connotes a sober and serious mood. Mournful is used to indicate sadness brought about by a death or loss, while lugubrious conveys an even greater sense of sorrow.
