sombre
Example Sentences
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He was known for his powerful voice, moving easily between romantic ballads and more sombre songs.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
It's a sombre end to our time together.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
"When I came last time and went back to the hotel for breakfast it was so sombre and quiet," she said.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
In the Soviet Union, sombre music was often broadcast when leaders fell ill or died.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
Now he was one small soldier in a city preparing for a great assault, clad in the proud but sombre manner of the Tower of Guard.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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