Sombre

Pronunciation: /sɑm.bər/

Definitions of sombre

adjective having a dark or dull color; gloomy or somber in mood or tone

Example Sentences

A1 The weather was sombre, with dark clouds covering the sky.

A2 She wore a sombre expression as she listened to the sad news.

B1 The painting had a sombre color palette, with shades of grey and black dominating.

B2 The atmosphere in the room was sombre, as everyone reflected on the tragic events.

C1 The sombre music playing in the background added to the melancholy mood of the film.

C2 The sombre tone of the novel reflected the author's introspective and philosophical style.

Examples of sombre in a Sentence

formal The funeral was a sombre affair, with everyone dressed in black and speaking in hushed tones.

informal After receiving the bad news, the mood in the room became sombre as everyone processed the information.

slang The atmosphere at the party was so sombre, it was like a real downer, man.

figurative The sombre clouds overhead matched my mood as I walked home alone.

Grammatical Forms of sombre

• past tense: sombered
• plural: sombres
• comparative: more sombre
• superlative: most sombre
• present tense: sombres
• future tense: will sombre
• perfect tense: have sombred
• continuous tense: is sombring
• singular: sombre
• positive degree: sombre
• infinitive: to sombre
• gerund: sombreing
• participle: sombred

Origin and Evolution of sombre

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'sombre' originated from the Old French word 'sombre' meaning dark or gloomy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sombre' has retained its meaning of dark or gloomy, but it has also come to be associated with a sense of seriousness or solemnity.