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1) When Lumley Ferrers left the room, his countenance was gloomy and excited rather than sad. - "Ernest Maltravers, Complete", Edward Bulwer-Lytton.

2) He almost lifted her forward over the threshold into the cold and gloomy hall. - "The Keeper of the Door", Ethel M. Dell.

3) John observed that he was getting a little less gloomy as he proceeded. - "Fated to Be Free", Jean Ingelow.