sombre

/'sɔmbə/ Cách viết khác : (somber) /'sɔmbə/
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sombre

The music at the ceremony was sombre and reflective.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Dark and gloomy in color or tone: Describing something that is dark, dull, or lacking in brightness and light.
    • Melancholy, serious, or grave in mood or character: Describing an atmosphere, feeling, or person that is sad, solemn, or without cheerfulness.
Examples of Usage

  • Describing color or light: The room was decorated in sombre shades of grey and black.The sombre lighting of the cathedral created a peaceful atmosphere.

  • Describing mood, atmosphere, or character: The funeral was a sombre occasion.His face took on a sombre expression when he heard the bad news.

Advanced Usage
  • "to cast a sombre light/pall over something": to make a situation seem more serious, sad, or hopeless.
  • "in a sombre vein": in a serious or melancholy style or manner.
Variants and Related Words
  • Somberly (adverb): in a dark, gloomy, or solemn manner.
  • Somberness (noun): the quality or state of being sombre.
Synonyms
  • Gloomy: dark or poorly lit; causing or feeling depression or pessimism.
  • Melancholy: a feeling of pensive sadness, often with no obvious cause.
  • Solemn: formal and dignified; not cheerful or smiling; serious.
  • Drab: lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull.
Antonyms
  • Bright: giving out or reflecting a lot of light; vivid and bold in color.
  • Cheerful: noticeably happy and optimistic.
  • Vibrant: full of energy and enthusiasm; (of color) bright and striking.
sombre

The music at the ceremony was sombre and reflective.

Adjective
  1. grave or even gloomy in character
    • solemn and mournful music
    • a suit of somber black
    • a somber mood
  2. lacking brightness or color; dull
    • drab faded curtains
    • sober Puritan grey
    • children in somber brown clothes

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