somber
Example Sentences
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“The solemn ritual returns the remains of troops killed in action. It is considered one of the most somber duties of a commander-in-chief.”
From Salon
The sun was lost in a bank of somber clouds.
From Literature
Debra DeLaet, a Drake political science professor who participated in the panel, said Wednesday that the mood on campus was somber.
The somber moments were well of the heart.
From Los Angeles Times
In a new form of protest, many Iranians are dancing, singing and clapping around the graves of slain protesters—in contrast to the traditional, more somber religious ceremonies.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
