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Somberness (noun) means the quality of being dark, gloomy or serious in mood.

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The quality of being dark, gloomy or serious in mood.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

graveness sombreness gravity gloominess soberness gloom sobriety

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Rhymes for somberness

Inverness eagerness governess wilderness tenderness bitterness cleverness togetherness

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What is the meaning of somberness?

"somberness" (noun) means the quality of being dark, gloomy or serious in mood.

What is another word for somberness?

Other words for "somberness" include graveness, sombreness, gravity, gloominess, soberness, gloom.

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