somberly
gb/sˈɑmbɚli/ us/sˈɑmbɚli/
C1
Inglés
komolyan, komoran, szomorúan, komor színekben
C1
1
komolyan
A2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] says/speaks [something] somberly
The doctor spoke somberly about the risks of the procedure.
Az orvos komolyan beszélt a beavatkozás kockázatairól.
“We need to talk,” she said somberly, closing the door behind her.
„Beszélnünk kell” – mondta komolyan, miközben becsukta maga mögött az ajtót.
He nodded somberly, understanding that the decision was final.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She spoke somberly to the class.
Komolyan beszélt az osztályhoz.
He answered somberly.
Komolyan válaszolt.
Error frecuente:
Do not confuse with soberly (meaning ‘not drunk’ or ‘seriously’). Somberly often suggests a dark or sad tone.
Significado
in a serious, solemn way
Colocaciones
say somberly
|speak somberly
|announce somberly
|reply somberly
|nod somberly
|warn somberly
|shake [one's] head somberly
|look somberly at [someone]
|smile somberly
|add somberly
Sinónimos
solemnly (Often used for formal or ceremonial seriousness.)
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gravely (Emphasizes the seriousness of the situation or consequences.)
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seriously (More general; may lack the dark or mournful tone.)
Antónimos
lightly (In a casual, not-serious way.)
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cheerfully (With a positive, happy tone.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
Definición
in a serious way, without joking
In a serious and solemn manner, showing that something is important, worrying, or sad.
C1
2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] looks/stares [somewhere] somberly
They stood somberly in the rain, saying goodbye at the cemetery.
Komoran álltak az esőben, és a temetőben búcsút vettek.
She looked somberly out the window, lost in thought.
Komoran nézett kifelé az ablakon, gondolataiba merülve.
The team walked somberly off the field after the defeat.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He looked somberly at the photo.
Komoran nézte a fényképet.
Error frecuente:
Somberly is stronger and darker than simply sadly; it often suggests a heavy mood.
Significado
in a sad, gloomy way
Colocaciones
look somberly
|stare somberly
|sit somberly
|watch somberly
|walk somberly
|remember somberly
|reflect somberly
|gaze somberly
|wait somberly
|listen somberly
Sinónimos
sadly (More general; does not always suggest darkness or seriousness.)
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gloomily (Emphasizes pessimism and a dark mood.)
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mournfully (Suggests grief, especially after a loss.)
Antónimos
happily (With happiness rather than sadness.)
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brightly (With a lively, optimistic mood.)
Temas
emotions
Definición
in a sad and serious way
In a way that shows sadness, gloom, or a lack of hope and cheerfulness.
C1
3
komoran
B2
Patrón de uso:
[someone/something] is dressed/painted/colored somberly
The room was somberly decorated in grays and dark wood.
A szobát komor színekben rendezték be, szürkével és sötét fával.
He arrived dressed somberly in a black suit and tie.
Komor öltözékben, fekete öltönyben és nyakkendőben érkezett.
The film is somberly lit, with long shadows and muted tones.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She dressed somberly for the funeral.
A temetésre sötét, visszafogott ruhában öltözött.
Error frecuente:
This sense is about color/appearance, not alcohol (which relates to sober).
Significado
in dark or muted colors
Colocaciones
dress somberly
|be dressed somberly
|somberly dressed
|painted somberly
|decorated somberly
|somberly lit
|colored somberly
|furnished somberly
Sinónimos
darkly (Focuses on low brightness; may not imply a serious mood.)
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plainly (Emphasizes lack of decoration, not necessarily dark color.)
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mutedly (Highlights soft, subdued color rather than gloom.)
Antónimos
brightly (Using vivid, light, or cheerful colors.)
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colorfully (With many strong, varied colors.)
Temas
clothing
|appearance
|art_design
Definición
using dark colors; not bright
In a way that uses dark, dull, or muted colors, creating a serious or gloomy appearance.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
somberly
AFI
GB/sˈɑmbɚli/
US/sˈɑmbɚli/
Sílabas y acento
somberly (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (somberly)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: somberly
- Plural: somberlies
Expresiones
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