Top synonyms for “somber”: drab, melancholy, sober, sombre, cheerless, colorless, colourless, depressing, and 1 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)grave or even gloomy in character“solemn and mournful music”
- (adjective)lacking brightness or color; dull“drab faded curtains”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "somber"?
Common synonyms for "somber" include drab, melancholy, sober, sombre, cheerless, colorless. Our thesaurus lists 9 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "somber" mean?
grave or even gloomy in character Example: "solemn and mournful music"
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