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somber

The correct spelling is somber.

How to pronounce somber

/ˈsɒmbə/
verb

IPA: /ˈsɒmbə/

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The correct spelling is somber. To make sombre or dark; to make shady. For example: "a sombre situation"

Usage Examples

a sombre situation

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To make sombre or dark; to make shady.

adjective

  1. 1.Dark; gloomy; shadowy, dimly lit.
  2. 2.Dull or dark in colour or brightness.
  3. 3.Melancholic, gloomy, dreary, dismal; grim.
  4. 4.Grave; extremely serious.

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