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English noun: sombreness

1. sombreness (state) a state of partial or total darkness


SamplesHe struck a match to dispel the gloom.


Synonymsgloom, somberness


Broader (hypernym)semidarkness

2. sombreness (feeling) a feeling of melancholy apprehension


Synonymsgloom, gloominess, somberness


Broader (hypernym)apprehension, apprehensiveness, dread, melancholy

3. sombreness (attribute) a manner that is serious and solemn


Synonymsgraveness, gravity, soberness, sobriety, somberness


Broader (hypernym)earnestness, serious-mindedness, seriousness, sincerity


Narrower (hyponym)stodginess, stuffiness









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