1. A state of intense darkness, either literal or metaphorical; deep sadness, despair, or melancholy
The room was shrouded in deep gloom after the tragic news arrived.
A sala estava envolvida em profunda escuridão depois que as notícias trágicas chegaram.
2. A feeling of hopelessness or severe depression
He fell into a state of deep gloom following his business failure.
Ele caiu em um estado de profunda tristeza após o fracasso de seus negócios.