somber
adjective
gloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted.
somberly
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a word derived from
somber.
Example Sentences
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On his way out, Kiffin did a Nixon on the South Lawn interview with ESPN’s SEC correspondent Marty Smith, the two of them chatting somberly as an LSU jet beckoned.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 1, 2025
Well, three weeks ago feels like a parallel universe for those somberly returning home from across the continent.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2025
Bogdanovic stood somberly alongside his teammates as a moment of silence was observed before the game at State Farm Arena.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 18, 2024
A military band played somberly and lined up troops gave the salute.
From Reuters ● Oct. 6, 2023
Finally he turned to his men and regarded them somberly.
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
