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Antonyms for sombre

Grammar : Adj

Spell : som-ber

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɒm bər

Definition of sombre

Origin : chiefly British English spelling of somber (q.v.); for spelling, see -re.

As in lackluster : adj dull, lifeless
As in mournful : adj sorrowful
As in black : adj dark, inky
As in black : adj hopeless
As in onyx : adj black
As in pitch-black : adj black
As in pitchy : adj black

Example sentences :

At this he looked with sombre intelligence and set it carefully aside.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

"They soon lose their perfume," replied the sombre Old Year.
Extract from : « The Sister Years (From "Twice Told Tales") » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The lowered physiognomy of Mr Verloc expressed a sombre and weary annoyance.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

His voice was sombre, because he had a correct sentiment of the situation.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

He entered in the clatter of the shop bell with an air of sombre and vexed exhaustion.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

A sombre rage possessed them, and gave to their hearts a giant's daring.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

I had returned from my adventure on the labour levels in a mood of sombre depression.
Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings

I know just what sort of a person he is—sombre and taciturn.
Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr

Determined, deadly, sombre, was the look exchanged; then Morris went away.
Extract from : « Southern Lights and Shadows » by Various

Grave, dignified, sombre, a laugh made him frantic to ridiculousness.
Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London

Synonyms for sombre

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