somberly

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière sombre », c'est-à-dire d'une façon ténébreuse, maussade, sérieuse ou mélancolique. Décrit des actions ou des expressions qui transmettent la tristesse, le sérieux ou l'absence de gaieté.

An adverb meaning "in a somber manner" — that is, in a way that is dark, gloomy, serious, or melancholy. It describes actions or expressions that convey sadness, gravity, or a lack of cheerfulness.

1. In a serious or gloomy mannerB2formal

   In a way that shows sadness, seriousness, or a lack of cheerfulness.

   d'une manière sombre

   • He spoke somberly about the loss of his friend.
   • The crowd listened somberly to the memorial speech.
   • She looked somberly at the ruins of the old building.

   Synonymesdarklydrearilygloomilygravelymournfullysadlyseriouslysolemnly

   Antonymesblithelycheerfullygailyjoyfullymerrily