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Definition of glum

glum

/ɡlʌm/
glum
Adverb:glumly
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glum Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Looking or feeling dejected, morose, or quietly gloomy.

Example

"The players looked glum as they walked back to the locker room after losing the championship game."

2

Dismal, bleak, or unpromising in nature or outlook.

Example

"The economist presented a rather glum forecast for retail sales in the coming quarter."

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• Rhymes for glum

• Nearby Words

gluer
gluey
glug
glum
glumly
glumness
glums

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in the mid-16th century, 'glum' derives from the earlier Middle English verb 'gloumen' ('to look sullen or frown'), which is closely related to the word 'gloom' and Low German 'glumm' ('turbid').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glum
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