somber

Example Sentences

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In it, Rousseau acknowledged that it was a "somber day" for his organisation.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Debra DeLaet, a Drake political science professor who participated in the panel, said Wednesday that the mood on campus was somber.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

During the last congress, in 2021, a somber Kim admitted to economic failures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

But the slightly somber man on the other side of our Zoom connection is certainly not as convinced of his own staying power.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Lighter clothes were more expensive and required frequent professional cleaning, so while my everyday trousers and waistcoat looked rather somber in the daylight, they made suitable evening wear.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros