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somber

adjective/ˈsɑːm.bər/

dark and gloomy; serious

Synonyms

• melancholy
• grave
• solemn

Antonyms

• cheerful
• bright
• jovial

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Where it comes from

From Latin sub umbra 'under shadow'

Memory hook

SOMBER things sit under SHADOWS.

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