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dismal(
dihz
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muhl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (gloomy)
a. sombrío
There was a dismal atmosphere in the bar when our team's opponents scored yet another goal.El ambiente del bar era sombrío cuando nuestro equipo rival marcó otro gol más.
b. deprimente
We stayed in a lovely hotel, but the weather was dismal.Nos alojamos en un hotel bonito pero hizo un tiempo deprimente.
c. lúgubre
The jailer took the prisoner back to his dismal cell.El carcelero llevó al preso de vuelta a su lúgubre celda.
d. triste
Natasha came in looking dismal. She'd failed her exam.Natasha llegó con la cara triste. La habían reprobado en el examen.
e. funesto
News from the battlefield was dismal. We had lost thousands of men.Las noticias que llegaban del campo de batalla eran funestas. Habíamos perdido a miles de hombres.
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