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Another word for somber

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Adjective

  1. Dark and depressing

    See also:

    light

    happy

  2. Full of or marked by dignity and seriousness

    See also:

    heavy

    attitude

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Another word for somber

Modifier

  1. Dark

    See also:

    dull

    dark

  2. Gloomy

    See also:

    dismal

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Sentence Examples

  • Fred's mood remained somber throughout the meal.

  • His somber gaze met hers and then drifted to her lips.

  • She leaned back and met his somber gaze.

  • His somber gaze was alluring – probably because he was unaware of how attractive it was.

  • There was a somber note in his voice that was frightening.

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