"gloom" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

A state of partial or total darkness (synset 114008947)
"he struck a match to dispel the gloom"

is a type of: semidarkness - partial darkness

same as: somberness, sombreness
A feeling of melancholy apprehension (synset 107548645)
is a type of:
- apprehension, apprehensiveness, dread - fearful expectation or anticipation
- melancholy - a feeling of thoughtful sadness
same as: gloominess, somberness, sombreness
An atmosphere of depression and melancholy (synset 114548967)
"gloom pervaded the office"

is a type of: ambiance, ambience, atmosphere - a particular environment or surrounding influence
subtypes:
- cloud - a cause of worry or gloom or trouble
- bareness, bleakness, desolation, nakedness - a bleak and desolate atmosphere
same as: gloominess, glumness