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gloomy corridor

[ˈɡluːmi ˈkɒrɪdɔr]
noun phrasepl: gloomy corridors / corredores sombrios
corredor sombrio
1. A long, narrow passage or hallway that is dark, dim, or lacking in light, often creating a sad, melancholic, or eerie atmosphere
We walked through the gloomy corridor of the old mansion.
Caminhamos pelo corredor sombrio da mansão antiga.
2. A metaphorical passage or period characterized by darkness, despair, or uncertainty
The nation passed through a gloomy corridor of economic recession.
A nação passou por um corredor sombrio de recessão econômica.
Synonyms
dark hallwaydim passageshadowy corridormurky hallwaysomber passage
Antonyms
bright corridorwell-lit hallwaycheerful passageluminous corridor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
corredor sombrio
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
corredor escuro
Alternative form emphasizing darkness
São Paulo
corredor sombrio
Consistent with general Brazilian usage
Portugal
corredor sombrio
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

walk down a gloomy corridor
navigate through gloomy corridors
emerge from a gloomy corridor
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