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gloominess vs dread

dread vs gloominess

gloominess and dread both are nouns.

gloominess is not an adjective while dread is an adjective.

gloominess is not a verb while dread is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gloominess Yes No No No
dread Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, dread is a hypernym of gloominess; that is, dread is a word with a broader meaning than gloominess:
  • gloominess: a feeling of melancholy apprehension
  • dread: fearful expectation or anticipation
Other hypernyms of gloominess include apprehension, apprehensiveness, melancholy.
gloominess (noun) dread (noun)
the quality of excessive mournfulness and uncheerfulness fearful expectation or anticipation
The property of having a frowning or scowling appearance.
a feeling of melancholy apprehension
an atmosphere of depression and melancholy
gloominess (adjective) dread (adjective)
causing fear or dread or terror
gloominess (verb) dread (verb)
be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
Difference between gloominess and dread

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