somberness
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Manville has the rare opportunity as an actor to make something spectacular out of sheer, inexorable somberness.
From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2024
“The Elephant Man” resembles the disturbing somberness of 1977’s “Eraserhead.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 24, 2023
“There is a somberness that comes with all verdicts,” Ms. Baker told reporters after the verdict.
From New York Times ● Nov. 20, 2021
Amid the somberness, the filmmaker offers David an unspoken acceptance, an imperfect sense of community where others like him try to reconcile their personal truth with their divine beliefs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2021
A somberness darkened his voice and regard—the mysteries of Weep, writ on its own hero’s face.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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