The difference between Dingy and Gloomy

When used as adjectives, dingy means drab, whereas gloomy means not very illuminated.


check bellow for the other definitions of Dingy and Gloomy

  1. Dingy as an adjective:

    drab; shabby; dirty; squalid

    Examples:

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  1. Dingy as a noun:

  1. Gloomy as an adjective:

    Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness

    Examples:

    "synonyms: dusky dim clouded"

    "The cavern was gloomy."

  2. Gloomy as an adjective:

    Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.

    Examples:

    "a gloomy temper or countenance"

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