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What is another word for Somber? – 160 Somber Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    gloomy dismal dreary melancholy mournful sorrowful dismal bleak depressing unhappy sad morose glum sullen solemn grave serious stern austere severe grim somberly mournfully sorrowfully unhappily sadly morosely glumly sullenly solemnly gravely seriously sternly austerely severely grimly dark cloudy overcast shadowy murky dismal despondent disheartened dejected downcast despondently disheartenedly dejectedly downcastly

    Meaning of Somber

    The primary meaning of the word "somber" is having or showing a serious and solemn quality, often because of a feeling of sadness or seriousness.

    Definitions

    • Having a serious and solemn quality, often because of a feeling of sadness or seriousness
    • * Having a dull and gloomy appearance, often because of a lack of light or color

    Etymology of Somber

    The word "somber" comes from the Old French word "sombre", which is derived from the Latin word "subumbra", meaning "under the shadow" or "in the shade"
    Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of emotions and atmospheres, from sadness and melancholy to seriousness and solemnity

    Example Uses

    • The somber mood of the music matched the rainy weather outside
    • * The somber expression on her face indicated that she was deeply troubled
    • * The somber atmosphere of the funeral was a testament to the respect and sadness of the mourners

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    cheerful happy joyful jubilant elated ecstatic thrilled delighted pleased satisfied content optimistic hopeful bright sunny cloudless clear radiant beaming shining sparkling lively vivacious energetic vibrant animated enthusiastic excited euphoric exuberant

    Related Nouns

    melancholy sorrow sadness grief mourning bereavement solemnity gravity seriousness austerity severity gloom darkness shadow murk despondency dejection depression unhappiness misery woe despair hopelessness

    Related Verbs

    mourn grieve lament sorrow regret deplore bemoan lament mournfully sorrowfully regretfully deplorably bemoanfully darken cloud obscure shadow murk depress dishearten deject despond unhappiness misery woe despair

    Related Adjectives

    melancholic sorrowful grievous mournful solemn grave serious austere severe grim gloomy dismal bleak depressing unhappy sad morose glum sullen solemn grave serious stern austere severe grim dark cloudy overcast shadowy murky