somber

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Serious, sad, or gloomy in mood

   The funeral had a somber atmosphere, and no one spoke above a whisper.

2. 2
   adj

   Dark, dull, or lacking in brightness or colour

   He wore a somber grey suit to the meeting.

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Simplified etymology

Sombre entered English from French in the mid-18th century. It ultimately rests on Latin sub “under” and umbra “shade” or “shadow,” reflecting the idea of being under a shadow.

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