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somber
[/ˈsɑːmbər/]
adjective
sombrio
1.
dark in color or tone; lacking brightness or cheerfulness
The room had somber gray walls.
O quarto tinha paredes cinzentas e sombrias.
2.
serious, grave, or melancholic in mood or character
His somber expression suggested bad news.
Sua expressão sombria sugeria más notícias.
3.
dark and gloomy in appearance
It was a somber day with heavy clouds.
Era um dia sombrio com nuvens pesadas.
Synonyms
dark
gloomy
melancholic
serious
grave
dim
dull
morose
Antonyms
bright
cheerful
light
gay
vivid
joyful
vibrant
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
sombrio
standard usage for dark or melancholic
Brazil
escuro
alternative when referring to darkness of color
Portugal
sombrio
same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
carrancudo
informal alternative for serious/grave expression
Related Idioms & Phrases
a somber mood
somber colors
somber reflection
cast a somber tone
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