somberness
The state or quality of being somberThe state or quality of being somber.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The state or quality of being somber.
a state of partial or total darkness
Forms
plural: sombernesses| Singular | somberness |
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uncountable
Synonyms
8 synonymsClose in meaning
- a state of partial or total darkness:gloomsombreness
- a feeling of melancholy apprehension:gloomgloominesssombreness
- a manner that is serious and solemn:gravenessgravitysobrietysobernesssombreness
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedsomber
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable