glum
/ɡlʌm/
Group 20Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Looking or feeling dejected; morose GRE
Example in Context
The team sat in glum silence after the announcement that the project they had worked on for two years had been canceled.
Synonyms
gloomysadmoody
Etymology
Derived from gloom, embodying a sad demeanor.
- glum (Old Norse) — gloomy
Memory Aid
😞Sounds like “glum”
Imagine a gloomy cloud that just can't stop frowning — it's so GLUM, it rains tears!
Visual Association
☔A sad rain cloud hovering over a lonely figure, who is just too glum to dance in the rain.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “glum” mean on the GRE?
glum (adjective) means “Looking or feeling dejected; morose”. The team sat in glum silence after the announcement that the project they had worked on for two years had been canceled.
How to remember “glum” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “glum” sounds like “glum”. Imagine a gloomy cloud that just can't stop frowning — it's so GLUM, it rains tears!
What are synonyms for “glum”?
Common synonyms: gloomy, sad, moody.