somberness

• Nom décrivant un état de pénombre ou d'obscurité, ainsi qu'un sentiment de mélancolie ou une attitude grave et solennelle.

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

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1. State of darknessB2formal

   A condition of being dim, dark, or shadowy.

   Obscurité

   • 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.

   Synonymesdarknessdimnessduskinessgloomgloominessmurkinessobscurityshadowiness

   Antonymesbrightnesslightnessluminosityradiance

2. Melancholy or gloomB2formal

   A feeling of sadness, gloom, or anxious anticipation.

   mélancolie ou morosité

   • 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.

   Synonymesbleaknesscheerlessnessdejectiondespondencygloomgloominesslugubriousnessmelancholymorosenessmournfulnesssadnesssorrow

   Antonymesbrightnesscheerfulnessgaietyjoyfulnesslightheartedness

3. Serious and solemn mannerB2formal

   A demeanor or atmosphere characterized by gravity and earnestness.

   Caractère grave et solennel

   • 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.

   Synonymesearnestnessgravitygrimnesssedatenessseriousnesssobrietysolemnitystaidness

   Antonymescheerfulnessfrivolityjovialitylevitylightheartednessmerriment