sombre

• Beschreibt eine Stimmung, Farbe oder Atmosphäre, die dunkel, düster oder ernst ist.

Describes a mood, color, or atmosphere that is dark, gloomy, or serious.

1. Dark or dull in colorB2formalbritish

   Lacking brightness or vividness; dark and gloomy in appearance.

   Dunkel und düster

   • The room was painted in sombre shades of grey.
   • She wore a sombre dress to the funeral.
   • The sky was sombre and overcast all day.

   Synonymedarkdimdingydrabdullduskygloomymurkymutedshadowysombersubdued

   Antonymebrightbrilliantcheerfulcolorfulradiantvivid

2. Serious and sadB2formalbritish

   Having a grave, serious, or melancholy character; lacking cheerfulness.

   Düster

   • His sombre expression revealed his deep concern.
   • The meeting had a sombre tone after the announcement.
   • They spoke in sombre voices about the tragedy.

   Synonymegloomyglumgravemelancholymorosemournfulsadserioussobersolemn

   Antonymebrightcheerfulhappyjoviallightheartedmerrysunny