ADJ-GRADED
(尤指外表)陰暗的,陰沉的,沉悶的
Something that is dismal is sad and depressing, especially in appearance.
例句
The main part of the hospital is pretty dismal but the children's ward is really lively.
醫院的主體部分死氣沉沉,但是兒科病房卻充滿生氣。
...a dark dismal day with rain falling steadily...
天空昏暗、陰雨綿綿的一天