somber

One entry found for somber.

Main Entry: som·ber
Variant(s): or som·bre /'säm-b&r/
Function: adjective
Etymology: French sombre
1 : so shaded as to be dark and gloomy
2 a : of a serious mien : GRAVE <somber dignitaries> b : of a dismal or depressing character : MELANCHOLY <somber thoughts> c : conveying gloomy suggestions or ideas
3 : of a dull or heavy cast or shade : dark colored
- som·ber·ly adverb
- som·ber·ness noun