How Do You Spell GLOOMFUL?

Pronunciation: [ɡlˈuːmfə͡l] (IPA)

The word "gloomful" is spelled G-L-O-O-M-F-U-L. It is a less commonly used variant of the word "gloomy". The IPA phonetic transcription of "gloomful" is /ˈɡluːm.fəl/ where "gl-" is pronounced as "gl-ew", "-oo-" is pronounced as "oo", "m" is pronounced as "m", "-f-" is pronounced as "f", and "-ul" is pronounced as "əl". It is an adjective that describes something that is sad, dark, or depressing. Despite not being as widely used, "gloomful" still holds its own significance in the English language.

GLOOMFUL Meaning and Definition

1. "Gloomful" is an adjective that describes something as being full of gloom, darkness, or a sense of sadness. It is typically used to depict an atmosphere or a mood that evokes feelings of melancholy, desolation, or a lack of hope.

   When referring to the physical environment, "gloomful" suggests a dimly lit or shadowy atmosphere, often associated with a lack of sunlight or artificial lighting that lends a somber or oppressive feel to a place. It may also refer to a day with overcast skies, where the absence of sunlight contributes to a gloomy and downcast ambiance.

   In terms of emotions, "gloomful" describes a state of mind characterized by sorrow, despondency, or unhappiness. It implies feeling overwhelmed by a persistent atmosphere of sadness or despair. This mood may be the result of personal circumstances, disappointments, or an overall feeling of hopelessness or melancholy.

   The term "gloomful" is not frequently used in everyday conversation. Instead, its synonym "gloomy" is more commonly employed. However, "gloomful" adds a nuanced emphasis on the pervasive or intense nature of the gloom, amplifying the sense of darkness or sadness present in a given situation or occasion.

Common Misspellings for GLOOMFUL

• floomful
• vloomful
• bloomful
• hloomful
• yloomful
• tloomful
• gkoomful
• gpoomful
• gooomful
• gliomful
• glkomful
• gllomful
• glpomful
• gl0omful
• gl9omful
• gloimful
• glokmful
• glolmful
• glopmful

Etymology of GLOOMFUL

The word "gloomful" is derived from the noun "gloom" with the addition of the suffix "-ful".

The noun "gloom" originated in Middle English as "gloum" or "glome", which meant "gloomy weather" or "darkness". Its roots can be traced back to the Old English word "glōm", meaning "twilight" or "darkness". The word "gloom" eventually evolved to refer to a feeling of sadness or despondency.

The suffix "-ful" is added to adjectives or nouns to form new adjectives indicating the presence of a quality or the characteristic described by the base word. In the case of "gloomful", it denotes the state or quality of being full of gloom or darkness.

Similar spelling word for GLOOMFUL

• colorful.