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gloomy sky

[/ˈɡluːmi skaɪ/]
noun phrasepl: gloomy skies / céus sombrios
céu sombrio
1. A sky that is dark, overcast, and lacking in brightness; often associated with cloudy, dreary weather
The gloomy sky made everyone feel depressed.
O céu sombrio deixou todos deprimidos.
2. A sky that suggests an ominous or threatening atmosphere
Under the gloomy sky, the forest looked mysterious and eerie.
Sob o céu sombrio, a floresta parecia misteriosa e assustadora.
Synonyms
dark skyovercast skydismal skydreary skygray sky
Antonyms
clear skybright skysunny skycloudless sky

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
céu sombrio
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
céu escuro
Alternative common expression
São Paulo
céu cinzento
Often used to describe overcast conditions
Portugal
céu carregado
Preferred expression in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

under a gloomy sky
gloomy skies ahead (figuratively meaning difficult times)
every cloud has a silver lining (opposite sentiment)
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