Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun gloom

3 senses of gloom

Sense 1
gloom, somberness, sombreness -- (a state of partial or total darkness; "he struck a match to dispel the gloom")
       => semidarkness -- (partial darkness)

Sense 2
gloom, gloominess, somberness, sombreness -- (a feeling of melancholy apprehension)
       => melancholy -- (a feeling of thoughtful sadness)
       => apprehension, apprehensiveness, dread -- (fearful expectation or anticipation; "the student looked around the examination room with apprehension")

Sense 3
gloom, gloominess, glumness -- (an atmosphere of depression and melancholy; "gloom pervaded the office")
       => atmosphere, ambiance, ambience -- (a particular environment or surrounding influence; "there was an atmosphere of excitement")