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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.
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• 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."

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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
See all opposites of glums

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Glums. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/glums
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