somberness

• Существительное, описывающее состояние темноты, мрачности или тенистости, а также чувство меланхолии или серьёзную, торжественную манеру поведения.

A noun describing a state of being dark, gloomy, or shadowy, as well as a feeling of melancholy or a serious, solemn manner.

uncountable

1. State of darknessB2formal

   A condition of being dim, dark, or shadowy.

   Мрак

   • The somberness of the forest at dusk made them uneasy.
   • The room was filled with a deep somberness as the sun set.
   • The somberness of the cave was broken only by a faint light.

   Synonymsdarknessdimnessduskinessgloomgloominessmurkinessobscurityshadowiness

   Antonymsbrightnesslightnessluminosityradiance

2. Melancholy or gloomB2formal

   A feeling of sadness, gloom, or anxious anticipation.

   Мрачность

   • A sense of somberness fell over the crowd after the announcement.
   • Her voice carried a tone of somberness as she spoke of the loss.
   • The somberness of the occasion was palpable in the silent room.

   Synonymsbleaknesscheerlessnessdejectiondespondencygloomgloominesslugubriousnessmelancholymorosenessmournfulnesssadnesssorrow

   Antonymsbrightnesscheerfulnessgaietyjoyfulnesslightheartedness

3. Serious and solemn mannerB2formal

   A demeanor or atmosphere characterized by gravity and earnestness.

   Мрачность

   • The judge addressed the court with great somberness.
   • His somberness during the ceremony reflected the importance of the event.
   • The meeting was conducted with a somberness that underscored the critical decisions ahead.

   Synonymsearnestnessgravitygrimnesssedatenessseriousnesssobrietysolemnitystaidness

   Antonymscheerfulnessfrivolityjovialitylevitylightheartednessmerriment