somberly

[US]/ˈsɒmbəli/
[UK]/ˈsɑːmbərli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.in a dark or dull manner; in a gloomy or serious manner; in a melancholic way; in a stern or grave manner; in a dull color or tone

Phrases & Collocations

somberly reflecting

somberly stated

somberly acknowledged

somberly observed

somberly agreed

somberly noted

somberly considered

somberly warned

somberly discussed

somberly reflected

Example Sentences

she spoke somberly about the loss of her friend.

the teacher somberly warned the students about the dangers of cheating.

he somberly reflected on his choices in life.

they somberly gathered to remember those who had fallen.

the news was delivered somberly by the anchor.

she looked somberly at the empty chair at the table.

he nodded somberly, understanding the seriousness of the situation.

they somberly discussed the impact of climate change on future generations.

she somberly accepted the reality of the situation.

the memorial service was held somberly, honoring the deceased.

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