Definition & Meaning of "somber"in English

somber

dark and gloomy in color, especially gray or black

dark

deep

rich

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

somberest

Comparative

somberer

gradable

domain

color, mood, atmosphere

Examples

The somber clouds hung low in the sky, casting a shadow over the landscape.

serious in mood, often reflecting sadness

bleak

pessimistic

Examples

The film's somber tone matched its tragic storyline.

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