What does somber mean?
Somber means US standard spelling of sombre..
Somber
/ˈsɑmbɚ/ · adjective
Meaning
US standard spelling of sombre..
Example Sentences
In your eyes the somber blues / Reflect a place from deep inside of knowing not what to do / I'll be your rock, when you're 'bout to fall / Together, we'll move on ahead and walk right through it all
My mother prepared herself for the evening with the same somber deliberateness of the gladiators in Spartacus.
Though I wore only a plain somber gray Brunswick gown unadorned by ribbon or lace, and my uncle was dressed in black, the people knew aristocrats on sight.
Synonyms for somber
Antonyms for somber
Related Words
Word Forms
- somberer
- somberest
- sombers
- sombering
- sombered
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for somber?
Common synonyms include sombre, drab, colorless, colourless.
What is the opposite of somber?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use somber in a sentence?
In your eyes the somber blues / Reflect a place from deep inside of knowing not what to do / I'll be your rock, when you're 'bout to fall / Together, we'll move on ahead and walk right through it all
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