Somber
Gloomy, dark, or serious in mood or appearance; not cheerful.
adjectiveSomber
Gloomy, dark, or serious in mood or appearance; not cheerful.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine entering a dim, candlelit hall after grave news. People wear dark clothing, a hush hangs in the air, and the overall mood feels heavy and somber.
Sounds Like
SOM-ber (sounds like 'som-ber' with emphasis on the first syllable)
Looks Like
Resembles the word 'sombre' (British spelling) and visually evokes shade or shadow via the 'ombre' component.
Remember This
Somber describes both mood and color when they appear grave or serious, often used for funerals, formal occasions, or solemn reflections.
Other Forms
Connect With
gloomy, solemn, grave, melancholic, bleak
Note
British English uses the spelling sombre; American English uses somber. Both are correct depending on region. Do not confuse with 'somber' meaning slightly dim vs 'somber' meaning emotionally grave.