sombre

• 形容心情、颜色或气氛阴暗、忧郁或严肃。

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

1. Dark or dull in colorB2formalbritish

   Lacking brightness or vividness; dark and gloomy in appearance.

   暗淡的

   • The room was painted in sombre shades of grey.
   • She wore a sombre dress to the funeral.
   • The sky was sombre and overcast all day.

   同义词darkdimdingydrabdullduskygloomymurkymutedshadowysombersubdued

   反义词brightbrilliantcheerfulcolorfulradiantvivid

2. Serious and sadB2formalbritish

   Having a grave, serious, or melancholy character; lacking cheerfulness.

   阴郁的

   • His sombre expression revealed his deep concern.
   • The meeting had a sombre tone after the announcement.
   • They spoke in sombre voices about the tragedy.

   同义词gloomyglumgravemelancholymorosemournfulsadserioussobersolemn

   反义词brightcheerfulhappyjoviallightheartedmerrysunny