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dismal
adjective
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Divide dismal into syllables:

dis · mal

How to pronounce dismal:

Definition of dismal:

dismal (adjective):
of poor quality
causing dejection.
showing or causing gloom (see gloom entry 2 sense 2) or depression

Synonyms for dismal:

bleakmorosedesolatesullenbadblackfrightfulawfulforlornsad
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Antonyms for dismal:

mirthfulupliftinggratifiedfulfillingworthwhilevivaciouspleasedfortunatefulfilledcommendable
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