English–French

“gloominess” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/moʁozite/

Example

Il y a une morosité dans l'air aujourd'hui.

There is a gloominess in the air today.

Illustration for morosité (gloominess)

How to say “gloominess” in French

“Gloominess” in French is morosité.

A once lively place feels dimmed, as if low spirits have spread through the air.

Full entry for morosité: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with morosité

Son sourire a disparu, laissant place à la morosité.

His smile vanished, giving way to gloom.

Tips for using morosité

  • The word has a somewhat formal or written tone and can describe a gloomy atmosphere, not specifically a clinical depressive disorder.

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