ensobrecer
[ẽ.so.bre.ˈser]
verb
to darken, to grow dark, to become gloomy
1. to become dark or darker; to lose light or brightness
The sky began to ensobrecer as storm clouds gathered.
O céu começou a ensobrecer com a chegada das nuvens de tempestade.
2. to become sad, gloomy, or melancholic
His mood began to ensobrecer after hearing the bad news.
Seu humor começou a ensobrecer depois de ouvir as más notícias.
3. to cast a shadow or gloom over something
The scandal ensombreceu the family's reputation.
O escândalo ensombreceu a reputação da família.
Related Idioms & Phrases
ensobrecer o horizonte - to darken the horizon (figuratively: to create a gloomy outlook)
ensobrecer o semblante - to darken one's expression (to look sad or angry)
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