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gla

gla

9.9
Dull cloudy weather that makes the sky look dark
  • adjective
  • Slang
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  • After days of gla skies, everyone was hoping for a bit of sunshine.

Examples

  • It was a gla morning, and the sun never broke through the clouds.

  • It was a gla day, with thick clouds blocking the sunlight throughout the morning.

  • The weather turned gla just as we planned our picnic in the park.

  • It's a gla day outside.

  • The sky looks so gla this morning.

  • The forecast predicted a gla weekend, perfect for staying indoors with a book.

  • After several gla afternoons, the town finally welcomed a bright and sunny day.

Synonyms

loury
vsgla
  • Archaic
9.9

Dark cloudy weather or a sad heavy mood

is the Scottish slang term for the same gloomy weather
lowery
vsgla
  • UK
9.1

A cloudy dark sky that looks like it will rain

covers dull, gloomy weather but without the strong rain threat
rokey
vsgla
  • Archaic
9.9

Misty and wet air that makes it hard to see

refers to dull overcast skies rather than misty or foggy dampness

How Gloomy

bleak
8 5.0
gloomy
17 2.1
dreary
44 3.8
gla
  • Slang
9.9
dull
182 1.3
overcast
1 2.5
cloudy
51 1.0

Surface Forms

gla positive

Etymology

Gla is used in Scottish slang to mean dull, gloomy, or cloudy weather. A helpful way to remember it is to think of it like gray, which means 'grey' or 'dull', so gla describes those overcast skies that hide the sun.