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somber

[ˈsɒm.bər]

somber Definition

  • 1dark or dull in color or tone
  • 2oppressively solemn or sober in mood; grave
  • 3melancholy, sad, or gloomy

Using somber: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "somber" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sky was somber and overcast.

  • Example

    The funeral was a somber occasion.

  • Example

    She had a somber expression on her face.

  • Example

    The news of the accident cast a somber mood over the office.

somber Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for somber

Phrases with somber

  • a serious and thoughtful consideration of something

    Example

    After the meeting, he was lost in somber reflection about the future of the company.

  • an event that is marked by sadness and seriousness

    Example

    The memorial service was a somber occasion, with everyone paying their respects to the deceased.

  • a pessimistic or bleak view of the future

    Example

    The economic forecast painted a somber outlook for the coming year.

Origins of somber

from Old French 'sombrer', meaning 'to darken'

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Summary: somber in Brief

The term 'somber' [ˈsɒm.bər] refers to a dark or dull color or tone, or an oppressively solemn or sober mood. It can also denote melancholy, sadness, or gloominess. Examples include 'The sky was somber and overcast,' and 'The funeral was a somber occasion.' Phrases like 'somber reflection' and 'somber outlook' extend the term's usage to serious and thoughtful considerations, and pessimistic or bleak views of the future, respectively.