seem sombre

Examples (10)

• After the news, his face began to seem very sombre.
• The atmosphere in the room started to seem quite sombre as the meeting progressed.
• The old mansion, with its dark windows, always seems sombre on a cloudy day.
• Her choice of deep blues and greys made the painting seem rather sombre.
• If the economic outlook continues to worsen, the future will seem increasingly sombre.
• Even a normally cheerful person can seem sombre after hearing such tragic news.
• Since the recent events, the entire city has begun to seem noticeably sombre.
• Why does the usually vibrant park seem so sombre this morning?
• Try to add some bright colors; otherwise, the decor might seem too sombre.
• Sometimes, the quietest individuals seem the most sombre when they are deep in thought.