somber

• 形容气氛、情绪或颜色暗淡、阴沉、严肃或忧郁。

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

1. Dark or gloomyB2formal

   Having a dark, dull, or shadowy appearance.

   阴暗的

   • 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.

   同义词darkdimdismaldrearydullgloomfulgloomymurkyovercastshadowy

   反义词brightcheerfullightradiantsunnyvivid

2. Serious or sadB2formal

   Showing a serious, sad, or solemn mood.

   忧郁的

   • 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.

   同义词dismalgloomygravemelancholymournfulsadserioussolemn

   反义词brightcheerfulhappyjovialjoyfullightheartedmerry