somberly
somberly · more somberly · most somberly
In a somber mannerIn a somber manner.
US/sˈɑmbɚli/
» "My fatherland is so far away," Tom said somberly.
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1 senses(US)In a somber manner.
in a somber manner
Examples
1 sentences"My fatherland is so far away," Tom said somberly.
Forms
more somberly, most somberly| Comparative | more somberly Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most somberly |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- in a somber manner:sombrely
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedsomber
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb