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sombrely

/ˈsɒm.bə.li/

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adverb

/ˈsɒm.bə.li/B2formalbritish
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'мрачно' — с серьёзным, угрюмым или меланхоличным тоном. Описывает действия или выражения, передающие печаль, серьёзность или глубокую задумчивость. Написание 'sombrely' является стандартным в британском английском; американский вариант — 'somberly'.

An adverb meaning 'in a somber manner' — with a serious, gloomy, or melancholic tone. It describes actions or expressions that convey sadness, gravity, or deep thought. The spelling 'sombrely' is standard in British English; the American variant is 'somberly.'

  1. In a serious or gloomy mannerB2formal

    Acting or speaking in a way that shows sadness, seriousness, or a lack of cheerfulness.

    ruМрачно

    • He looked at the ruins sombrely, remembering the past.
    • She spoke sombrely about the loss of her friend.
    • The crowd listened sombrely to the announcement of the tragedy.

    Synonymsdismallygloomilygravelymoroselymournfullysadlyseriouslysolemnlysternlysullenly

    Antonymscheerfullyhappilyjoyfullymerrily

Forms
  • more sombrely comparative form
  • most sombrely superlative form