1. full of or characterized by gloom; dark, dim, or shadowy
Usage: literary or poetic
2. sad, melancholy, or despondent in mood or atmosphere
Usage: literary or poetic

Examples

• The gloomful sky threatened rain all afternoon.
• She stared out the window with a gloomful expression.
• The old mansion had a gloomful atmosphere that made visitors uneasy.
• His gloomful tone suggested he had bad news to share.
• The gloomful winter days seemed to stretch on endlessly.
• Despite the gloomful weather, the children played outside.
• The novel's gloomful setting perfectly matched its tragic plot.