sombre

Used to describe a high degree of seriousness or sadness.

Used to describe a very high degree of seriousness or sadness.

Used to describe a moderate degree of seriousness or sadness.

Appropriately sad or serious for a particular situation.

Refers to a person's sad or serious appearance.

Describes a state of being, often referring to mood or atmosphere.

Describes the impression that someone or something is sad or serious.

Indicates a change into a sad or serious state.

Indicates a sudden change into a sad or serious state.

Indicates a gradual change into a sad or serious state.

To continue to be in a sad or serious state.