glum

[glʌm]

glum Definition

looking or feeling dejected; morose.

Using glum: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "glum" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She gave him a glum smile.

• Example

  He was glum and silent all evening.

• Example

  The team was glum after losing the game.

glum Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for glum

• morose
• sullen
• gloomy

Antonyms for glum

• cheerful
• happy
• joyful

Phrases with glum

• glum chum

  a friend who is always gloomy and negative

  Example

  I love her, but she can be such a glum chum sometimes.

• glum face

  a facial expression that conveys sadness or disappointment

  Example

  He had a glum face when he heard the news.

• glum look

  a facial expression that conveys sadness or disappointment

  Example

  She gave him a glum look when he told her the bad news.

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Summary: glum in Brief

'Glum' [glʌm] is an adjective that describes someone who looks or feels dejected or morose. It is often used to describe a person's facial expression or mood, as in 'She gave him a glum smile.' 'Glum' has synonyms like 'sullen' and 'gloomy,' and antonyms like 'cheerful' and 'happy.'