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Synonyms for sombre


Grammar : Adj
Spell : som-ber
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɒm bər

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Définition 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

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