somber

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective lacking brightness or color; dull
  2. adjective grave or even gloomy in character

In classic literature

Synonyms

drab, sober, sombre

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