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glum adj

Glum means gloomy or sullen. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of glum

  • gloomy or sullen

Usage examples of glum

He looked glum after learning that the trip had been canceled.

The office felt glum on Monday morning, with everyone quiet and discouraged after the failed launch.

She gave a glum nod when asked whether the exam had gone badly.

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