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somber ADJ Am, sombre [ˈsɑːmbər, Brit ˈsɒmbəʳ] ADJ

sombrio(-a)

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His paintings became more sombre and his life changed with dramatic consequences. en.wikipedia.org

Lull favours sombre, minimalistic drones that create a dark, other-worldly atmosphere. en.wikipedia.org

He had memorized numerous poems, both light-hearted and sombre, that he delivered eloquently with his rich baritone voice to great applause. en.wikipedia.org

Thus, the pitches could easily be moved between more sombre low intervals and the more bright major ones. en.wikipedia.org

The still lives and the interior are admirable exercises in formal organisation, the colours being sombre yet rich. en.wikipedia.org

The section is interrupted by a short orchestral interlude in which the low bells are sounded, adding a sombre touch to the music. en.wikipedia.org

The emotional atmosphere of many of his works is sombre. en.wikipedia.org

It has been called sombre yet supremely uplifting. en.wikipedia.org

Each part of the design, each plane, each repetition, each separate branch or blossom has its own sombre beauty. en.wikipedia.org

While mostly light-hearted, the series could be quite sombre and sad at times. en.wikipedia.org

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