gloomy

"Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten Emily."

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

"The bad news about the test results dejected him; he felt very sad and disheartened. "

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"The hikers explored the cavern, marveling at the formations inside. "

"Depress the upper lever to start the machine."

"The darkness of the room made it difficult to see."

"The sun was finally appearing from behind the clouds. "

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

"The streetlights illuminated the road, making it safe to walk home. "

"Her countenance betrayed her anxiety just before the exam; her forehead was furrowed and her lips were tight. "

"Ancient medical texts described the "melancholy" as a harmful bodily fluid, believed to cause sadness and illness. "