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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:
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:
Classified under:
Similar:
colorless; colourless (weak in color; not colorful)
Derivation:
somberness (a state of partial or total darkness)
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