Basic Details
Word: Depressing
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Causing feelings of sadness or unhappiness.
Synonyms: Sad, gloomy, disheartening
Antonyms: Uplifting, cheerful, exciting
Idioms and Phrases
- Down in the dumps: Feeling sad or depressed. Example: "After hearing the bad news, he was really down in the dumps."
- Cloud hanging over: A feeling of gloom or sadness that affects someone's mood. Example: "Since the argument, there has been a cloud hanging over our friendship."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The movie was so depressing that many people left the cinema before it ended.
Example 2: The news about the storm was depressing, as it meant cancelling our picnic.
Example 3: When it rains for several days, the gloomy weather can be quite depressing.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "depress" comes from the Latin word "deprimo," which means "to press down"? This makes sense, as something depressing can feel like it weighs heavy on your heart.
Famous Quote
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." Nelson Mandela
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "depressing" mean?
a) Making someone happy
b) Causing feelings of sadness
c) Feeling very excited
d) Making someone laugh
Answer: b) Causing feelings of sadness
2. Which of these is a synonym of "depressing"?
a) Uplifting
b) Joyful
c) Gloomy
d) Bright
Answer: c) Gloomy
3. Which sentence uses "depressing" correctly?
a) The flowers in the garden are depressing.
b) The weather was depressing, so we stayed indoors.
c) She found the party depressing and danced all night.
d) The dog looks depressing when it plays.
Answer: b) The weather was depressing, so we stayed indoors.
4. Which idiom means the same as "depressing"?
a) Down in the dumps
b) On cloud nine
c) As happy as a clam
d) A breath of fresh air
Answer: a) Down in the dumps
5. What is the opposite of "depressing"?
a) Overwhelming
b) Gloomy
c) Uplifting
d) Sad
Answer: c) Uplifting
