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SOMBER

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Grave or even gloomy in character

Example:

a somber mood

Synonyms:

melancholy; somber; sombre

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

cheerless; depressing; uncheerful (causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy)

Derivation:

somberness (a manner that is serious and solemn)

somberness (a feeling of melancholy apprehension)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Lacking brightness or color; dull

Example:

children in somber brown clothes

Synonyms:

drab; sober; somber; sombre

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

colorless; colourless (weak in color; not colorful)

Derivation:

somberness (a state of partial or total darkness)

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