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sombre
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[ˈsɒmbə], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- dark or dull in colour or tone
(e.g: the night skies were sombre and starless)
- having or conveying a feeling of deep seriousness and sadness
(e.g: he looked at her with a sombre expression)
Phrases:
Origin
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mid 18th century: from French, based on Latin sub ‘under’ + umbra ‘shade’
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