somber

• Describe un estado de ánimo, una atmósfera o un color que son oscuros, tristes o serios.

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

1. Dark or gloomyB2formal

   Having a dark, dull, or shadowy appearance.

   Sombrío o lúgubre

   • The sky was somber and gray before the storm.
   • The room was painted in somber shades of brown and gray.
   • A somber landscape stretched out before them.

   Sinónimosdarkdimdismaldrearydullgloomfulgloomymurkyovercastshadowy

   Antónimosbrightcheerfullightradiantsunnyvivid

2. Serious or sadB2formal

   Showing a serious, sad, or solemn mood.

   serio, triste o solemne

   • His face was somber as he delivered the bad news.
   • The funeral was a somber occasion for everyone.
   • She spoke in a somber tone about the tragedy.

   Sinónimosdismalgloomygravemelancholymournfulsadserioussolemn

   Antónimosbrightcheerfulhappyjovialjoyfullightheartedmerry