NYT Dictionary

GLOOMING

/ˈɡluːmɪŋ/
VerbNounGLOOM-inggloom-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of gloom

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Compare gloaming.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

crepusculemiserysadnesssorrowwoetwilightvespersgloomygloomfulsulky

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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