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Somber Meaning

Somber means serious and a bit sad.

adjective 6 letters easy word
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Simple meaning

What does Somber mean?

Somber means serious and a bit sad.

Dictionary definition

Serious, calm, and a little sad in mood.

Example sentences

Somber in a sentence

easy

The story used somber to describe the setting.

medium

In class, we compared how somber changed the mood of the paragraph.

hard

The writer chose somber language to build a clear atmosphere for the scene.

Synonyms

Words like Somber

clearUse for sharp and easy-to-understand tone or view.
calmUse for gentle, peaceful mood.
Antonyms

Opposite words

noisyUse when sound is loud or busy.
cheerfulUse when mood is bright and positive.
Word family

Somber word family

Base word

somber

adjective

somber

Base form.

Related words
story mood tone vivid
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