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somber

/ˈsɑm.bɚ/

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adjective

B2formalamerican/ˈsɑm.bɚ/

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

ruОписывает настроение, атмосферу или цвет, которые являются тёмными, мрачными или серьёзными.esDescribe un estado de ánimo, una atmósfera o un color que son oscuros, tristes o serios.frDécrit une humeur, une atmosphère ou une couleur qui sont sombres, lugubres ou sérieuses.deBeschreibt eine Stimmung, Atmosphäre oder Farbe, die dunkel, düster oder ernst ist.ptDescreve um humor, uma atmosfera ou uma cor que são escuros, sombrios ou sérios.zh形容气氛、情绪或颜色暗淡、阴沉、严肃或忧郁。arيصف المزاج أو الجو أو اللون عندما يكون داكنًا أو كئيبًا أو جادًا.

  1. Dark or gloomy B2 formal

    Having a dark, dull, or shadowy appearance.

    • 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.

    ruМрачныйesSombrío o lúgubrefrSombre, obscurdeDüsterptSombriozh阴暗的arقاتم

    Sinônimos: darkdimdismaldrearydullgloomfulgloomymurkyovercastshadowy

    Antônimos: brightcheerfullightradiantsunnyvivid

  2. Serious or sad B2 formal

    Showing a serious, sad, or solemn mood.

    • 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.

    ruМрачныйesserio, triste o solemnefrsombre (au sens figuré, triste/sérieux)deDüsterptSombriozh忧郁的arكئيب

    Sinônimos: dismalgloomygravemelancholymournfulsadserioussolemn

    Antônimos: brightcheerfulhappyjovialjoyfullightheartedmerry

  • more somber comparative form
  • most somber superlative form