somber
Example Sentences
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Debra DeLaet, a Drake political science professor who participated in the panel, said Wednesday that the mood on campus was somber.
The somber moments were well of the heart.
From Los Angeles Times
In a new form of protest, many Iranians are dancing, singing and clapping around the graves of slain protesters—in contrast to the traditional, more somber religious ceremonies.
That somber thought takes a minute to register.
From Literature
Mr. Garner combed his thinning hair to the side and the twins smirked as they waved to the camera before their dad slightly nudged them from the back and they took on a somber pose.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
