gloom
The room was filled with a heavy gloom after the bad news.
Der Raum war von einer schweren Dunkelheit erfüllt, nachdem die schlechte Nachricht kam.
Dunkelheit oder trübes Licht, oft mit bedrückender Atmosphäre
The gloom of the forest made her feel uneasy.
Die Dunkelheit des Waldes ließ sie sich unwohl fühlen.
Often used in literary or poetic contexts to describe an oppressive or melancholic atmosphere.
Traurigkeit oder Hoffnungslosigkeit
A sense of gloom settled over the team after the defeat.
Eine tiefe Traurigkeit legte sich über das Team nach der Niederlage.
Can refer to a mood of sadness or despair, especially in a collective or widespread sense.
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Gloom vs. Darkness
Gloom emphasizes the oppressive or melancholic quality of darkness, while 'darkness' is more neutral. Gloom often carries a connotation of sadness or unease.
Wortursprung
From Middle English 'glom', from Old English 'glōm' (twilight, darkness), related to Old Norse 'glōmi' (darkness) and Old High German 'glōmo' (twilight).
Verwendungshinweise
Gloom is often used to describe both physical darkness and emotional heaviness. In literature, it can evoke a sense of foreboding or mystery.