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- [som-ber]
- /ˈsɒm bər/
- /ˈsɒm.bər/
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- [som-ber]
- /ˈsɒm bər/
Definitions of somberly word
- adjective somberly gloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted: a somber passageway. 1
- adjective somberly dark and dull, as color, or as things in respect to color: a somber dress. 1
- adjective somberly gloomy, depressing, or dismal: a somber mood. 1
- adjective somberly extremely serious; grave: a somber expression on his face. 1
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Origin of somberly
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
1750-60; < French sombre, Middle French, probably noun derivative of *sombrer to make shady < Vulgar Latin *subumbrāre, equivalent to Latin sub- sub- + umbrāre to cast a shadow, derivative of umbra shade
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Parts of speech for Somberly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
somberly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
somberly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for somberly
adverb somberly
- austerely — severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict; forbidding: an austere teacher.
- darkly — so as to appear dark.
- drably — dull; cheerless; lacking in spirit, brightness, etc.
- gravely — Samuel L(ee), Jr. 1922–2004, U.S. naval officer: first black admiral.
- lugubriously — In a lugubrious manner.
Antonyms for somberly
adverb somberly
- drunkenly — intoxicated; drunk.
- intoxicatedly — In an intoxicated fashion; drunkenly.
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