Dismal and Dismaying

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Dismal adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Usage example: a suitably dismal setting for a haunted house

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Dismaying and dismal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dismaying" instead an adjective "Dismal".

Nearby Word: dismally

Dismaying adjective - Causing consternation.

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Dismal and dismaying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dismal" instead an adjective "Dismaying".

Nearby Words: dismay, dismayed, dismayingly

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