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UK
/sˈɒmbənəs/
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NOUN
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a state of partial or total darkness
he struck a match to dispel the gloom - a manner that is serious and solemn
- a feeling of melancholy apprehension
How To Use sombreness In A Sentence
- It is a familiar sombreness, unthreatening but omniscient, like the dour old man in the corner, terrifying the children with his dark warnings, but thrilling to approach, to reach towards with a tentative hand.
- The heavier pieces of old furniture had gay "tidies" or "throws" upon them to relieve the sombreness of the dark wood. The Girl from Sunset Ranch Or, Alone in a Great City
