Sentence examples for glum and from inspiring English sources

The phrase "glum and" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a state of being sad or gloomy, often in conjunction with another adjective.
Example: "She walked into the room, glum and silent, clearly upset about something."
Alternatives: "sorrowful and" or "downcast and".

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This time, he was glum and mum.

The New York Times - Sports

BOSTON — Everyone's so glum and gloomy.

The New York Times

The mood in the Gonzalez car was glum and resigned.

The New Yorker

("Hayden was sullen, glum and Dio mio! so unattractive").

The New York Times - Books

Roberto was looking glum, and I said, "Cheer up.

The New Yorker

Glum and accusing this morning, the watchers drifted on.

The New York Times

Everyone was bored and glum and then I saw this young girl.

The New Yorker

HE CAME late to the election-night party, looked glum and did not stay long.

The Economist

For a man who clearly loves tennis, he semed singularly glum and dogged.

The New Yorker

Similar(2)

Is it true that comedians are glum and/or vile?

The Guardian

Dany glum and dirty, hands bound is unfazed.

The New Yorker

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