What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rather gloomy beauty hugging chest (7)" mean?

The definition is "Rather gloomy". The wordplay uses charade, container. DISH (synonym of "beauty") + ARK (synonym of "chest") [container: "hugging"]; definition: "Rather gloomy" The answer is DARKISH.

Rather gloomy beauty hugging chest (7)

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