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somberness

/ˈsɑmbɝnəs/ noun

The state or quality of being somber.

Word Origin Somberness is the noun form of somber, from Latin sub 'under' and umbra 'shadow' — the state of being under shadow, gloomy. The root umbra also appears in umbrella (a portable shade) and umbrage (a shadow of suspicion). It's a word that paints a picture of darkness.

noun The state or quality of being somber. countable

The somberness of the funeral was palpable throughout the chapel.

(名词) 阴沉；忧郁；肃穆

葬礼的阴沉气氛在整个小教堂里都能感受到。

(sustantivo) sombría; melancolía; tristeza; pesadumbre; lo lúgubre [El estado o calidad de ser sombrío.]

Lo sombrío del funeral se sentía palpable en toda la capilla.

(nom) tristesse; morosité; gravité; mélancolie [État ou caractère de ce qui est sombre, grave ou mélancolique.]

La gravité des funérailles était palpable dans toute la chapelle.

(Substantiv) Düsterkeit; Ernsthaftigkeit [Der Zustand oder die Eigenschaft, ernst, düster oder traurig zu sein; eine gedrückte oder melancholische Atmosphäre.]

Die **somberness** der Trauerfeier war im ganzen Saal spürbar.

(名詞) 陰気さ、厳粛さ、悲しみに満ちた性質

葬儀の厳粛さは礼拝堂全体にありありと伝わった。

(substantivo) sombriedade; melancolia; sisudez [O estado ou qualidade de ser sombrio.]

A sombriedade do funeral era palpável em toda a capela.

Synonyms: gloominess sadness darkness mournfulness gravity seriousness solemnity sobriety Antonyms: cheerfulness brightness happiness gaiety
Word parts: somber + ness

Related words

somberly

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