Meaning & use
somberly
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In a serious, gloomy, or solemn manner.
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She spoke somberly about the tragedy that had struck the town.
The mourners walked somberly behind the casket.
A note on using this word
Somberly is the American spelling; British English typically uses 'sombrely.'
Words with a similar meaning
gravelysolemnly
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Words with an opposite meaning
cheerfullybrightly
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