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Dismal Meaning for Kids

What Does Dismal Mean?

Adjective

  • Something that is very sad or gloomy.
  • A place that feels dark and depressing.

Dismal — Full Explanation

Dismal means something that is very sad or not happy. Like when it's a rainy day and you feel a little gloomy.

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Dismal Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
दुखद (Dukhad)

dukhad

उदास (Udaas)

udaas

निराश (Niraash)

niraash

kannada
ದುಃಖಕರ (duḥkakara)

duhkakara

ಕಪ್ಪು (kappu)

kappu

bengali
দুঃখজনক (duhkhojonok)

duhkhojonok

অন্ধকার (ondhokar)

ondhokar

spanish
desolador en español

desolador

triste en español

triste

oscuro en español

oscuro

Dismal Antonyms

Dismal in Sentences

  • The sky was dismal and gray.
  • He felt dismal when it rained all day.
  • The dismal room had no bright colors.
  • A dismal day can make you feel sleepy.
  • She made a dismal face when she lost the game.

💬 Dismal Chat: Listen In!

A Rainy Day at the Park

Rohan: "I don't want to go to the park, Dadi, it's raining and everything looks so grey and dull."

Dadi: "I know, beta, the rain can make everything feel dismal, but sometimes the park is even more beautiful on rainy days. The flowers lift their petals to the sky and the smell of wet earth is so sweet."

Rohan: "Really? I've never noticed that before, let me see... oh, you're right, the flowers do look happy and the smell is like the smell of freshly baked pakoras on a rainy day!"

Dadidismal at all, it's cozyspecial. It's not and perfect for spending time together, just like we do during Diwali, all snug and warm.": "Exactly, and that's what makes the rainy days so

Rohan: "I'm glad we came, Dadi, it's not dismal here, it's magical, and I love spending rainy days with you, eating hot jalebis and watching the raindrops on the window."

Frequently Asked Questions About Dismal

What does 'dismal' mean?
The word 'dismal' means something that is sad, gloomy, or not cheerful.
How do you pronounce 'dismal'?
You pronounce 'dismal' like this: 'DIZ-muhl'.
What is the origin of the word 'dismal'?
The word 'dismal' comes from the Latin word 'dies mali', which means 'bad days'.
What is the meaning of 'dismal' in Kannada?
The word 'dismal' in Kannada is 'ದುಃಖಕರ' (Duḥkhakara).

Facts & Quotes About Dismal

Fact: The word 'dismal' means gloomy or sad. It comes from an old word meaning 'bad weather'!
Proverb: Every cloud has a silver lining. (This means that even in bad times, something good can come out of it.)
Quote: "The sun will shine on those who stand before it." - William Blake