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
It has a really somberness to it, even though it’s as funny as it is.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2024
But some somberness was in the air, too.
From New York Times ● Oct. 6, 2023
“The Elephant Man” resembles the disturbing somberness of 1977’s “Eraserhead.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 24, 2023
His bright Hawaiian shirt mocks the somberness of the day.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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