somberness meaning
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somberness (noun): a state of partial or total darkness.
somberness has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
somberness as a noun
- a state of partial or total darkness
- he struck a match to dispel the gloom
Synonyms: gloom, sombreness
Type of: semidarkness
Related forms: somber
- a feeling of melancholy apprehension
Synonyms: gloom, gloominess, sombreness
Type of: melancholy, apprehension
Related forms: somber
- a manner that is serious and solemn
Synonyms: graveness, gravity, sobriety, soberness, sombreness
Type of: seriousness
Kinds: stodginess
Related forms: somber
Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SO · words ending in SS · 10-letter words
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