somber
gb/sˈɑmbɚ/ us/sˈɑmbɚ/
B2
انگلیسی
معنیها
۰ معنی
adjective
B2
property
1
serious and slightly sad
serious and a little sad
الگوی کاربرد:
[a somber mood/tone/occasion]
اشتباه رایج:
Often confused with sober (not drunk; or serious in a more practical way). Somber usually suggests sadness or gloom.
هممعنیها
gloomy (More strongly suggests darkness or depression.)
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grave (More formal; emphasizes seriousness and importance.)
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solemn (Often used for formal or ceremonial seriousness.)
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sombre (British spelling of somber.)
متضادها
cheerful (Positive, happy in mood or tone.)
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lighthearted (Not serious; playful.)
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upbeat (Positive and optimistic in tone.)
ترکیبهای رایج
somber mood
|somber tone
|somber voice
|somber expression
|somber atmosphere
|somber news
|somber occasion
|somber reminder
|a somber moment
|somber reflection
موضوعها
emotions
|communication
|social_life
نمونهها
- The room fell somber when the results were announced.
- She spoke in a somber tone about the recent layoffs.
- It was a somber ceremony, but it helped people say goodbye.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- He looked somber after the meeting.
- The music sounds somber.
adjective
C1
property
2
dark in color or lighting
dark and not bright
الگوی کاربرد:
[somber colors/lighting/room]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may overuse somber for any dark color; it usually implies a dull, muted, serious look rather than simply 'black' or 'dark'.
هممعنیها
dark (More general; does not necessarily suggest muted or serious effect.)
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muted (Emphasizes soft, subdued color rather than darkness.)
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dull (Suggests lack of brightness or interest.)
متضادها
bright (Full of light or vivid color.)
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vivid (Strong, intense colors.)
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colorful (Many bright colors.)
ترکیبهای رایج
somber colors
|somber lighting
|somber palette
|somber shades
|somber interior
|somber decor
|somber clothing
|a somber room
|somber streets
|somber sky
موضوعها
appearance
|arts
|daily_life
نمونهها
- The designer chose somber colors to give the room a calm, restrained look.
- The film’s somber lighting made the streets feel unsafe.
- He wore a somber gray suit that blended into the rainy day.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The painting uses somber colors.
- The room looks somber in this light.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
somber
IPA
GB/sˈɑmbɚ/
US/sˈɑmbɚ/
هجاها و تکیه
somber (۱ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (somber)
صورتهای واژه
Adjective
- Base: somber
عبارتها
on a somber note
1/ˈɔn ə sˈɑmbɚ nˈoʊt/
fixed phrase
shifting to a serious topic
used before saying something serious or sad
نمونهها
- On a somber note, two people were injured in the storm.
- We had a great time overall, but on a somber note, the trip ended with a delay.
- On a somber note, the report also warns of rising costs next year.