Glum and Rough

Glum

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

Rough and glum are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rough" instead an adjective "Glum".

Nearby Word: glumly

Rough

Rough adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.
Usage example: the rough faces of hardened criminals who had spent most of their lives behind bars

Glum and rough are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Glum" instead an adjective "Rough".

Mutual synonyms

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