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glums Synonyms
Another word for glums
Choosing another word for glums depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A state or bout of sullenness, dejection, or low spirits (usually preceded by 'the').
Usage Example
"The continuous rainy weather left the entire household with a case of the blues."
Strongest
blues
Strong
doldrums
gloom
dejection
sullenness
melancholy
• verb (Context 2)
To look sullen, morose, or dejected; to sulk (third-person singular simple present of 'glum').
Usage Example
"Whenever his favorite team loses a match, he sulks around the living room for the rest of the evening."
Strongest
sulks
mopes
Strong
broods
pouts
scowls
Opposites of glums
The opposite of glums shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
high spirits
cheerfulness
rejoices
beams
elation
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Glums. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/glums