very sombre

Frequency: 8.015.0 per million words

Used to describe a high degree of seriousness or sadness.

sombreADVERB + sombre

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very

Examples (10)

  • Everyone looked very sombre at the meeting.
  • Her expression became very sombre when she heard the bad news.
  • The atmosphere in the old castle felt very sombre and mysterious.
  • He painted the scene using very sombre colours to convey sadness.
  • The mood after the announcement was very sombre, reflecting the gravity of the situation.
  • It was a very sombre occasion, marked by quiet reflection and grief.
  • The report offered a very sombre assessment of the environmental damage.
  • Despite the festivities, his thoughts remained very sombre.
  • The economic outlook for the region appeared very sombre.
  • She wore a very sombre black suit to the memorial service.