Meaning & use
somber
Dark, gloomy, or seriously solemn in mood, tone, or color.
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A somber silence fell over the room after the announcement.
The painting used somber grays and browns to reflect the war's toll.
A note on using this word
Applies both to moods and atmospheres and to literal dim or dark colors and lighting.
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