Synonyms of gloom

Noun

1. gloom, somberness, sombreness, semidarkness

usage: a state of partial or total darkness; "he struck a match to dispel the gloom"

2. gloom, gloominess, somberness, sombreness, melancholy, apprehension, apprehensiveness, dread

usage: a feeling of melancholy apprehension

3. gloom, gloominess, glumness, atmosphere, ambiance, ambience

usage: an atmosphere of depression and melancholy; "gloom pervaded the office"

Definition and meaning of gloom (Dictionary)