CEFR B2

somber

adjective

Meaning

Having a dark or dull color or tone; gloomy; or having a serious, grave, or melancholy character.

Examples

The somber lighting in the old church made the ancient frescoes appear even more mysterious.
After hearing the news, a somber silence fell over the room, broken only by a quiet sigh.

Synonyms: gloomy, dismal, melancholy, grave, lugubrious

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somber (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈsɒmbər/

Definition

Having a dark or dull color or tone; gloomy; or having a serious, grave, or melancholy character.

Examples

The somber lighting in the old church made the ancient frescoes appear even more mysterious.
After hearing the news, a somber silence fell over the room, broken only by a quiet sigh.
His somber expression suggested that the meeting had not gone as well as he had hoped.

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