Sylvia Plath

The next five months are grim ones. I always feel sorry to have the summertime change, with the dark evenings closing in mid-afternoon, and will try to lay in some physical comforts these months - the best insurance against gloominess for me.

American Poet

Skrillex

I prefer the gloominess to the sun. I don't know why.

American Musician

Gloominess often implies a heavy emotional state, suggesting sadness or despair.

Emotional Weight

It's used to describe settings or environments that add to a somber or heavy mood.

Setting Tone

While it can mean physical darkness, it also often refers to emotional or metaphorical darkness.