somberly
gb/sˈɑmbɚli/ us/sˈɑmbɚli/
C1
Engelsk
komolyan, komoran, szomorúan, komor színekben
C1
1
komolyan
A2
Bruksmønster:
[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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
She spoke somberly to the class.
Komolyan beszélt az osztályhoz.
He answered somberly.
Komolyan válaszolt.
Vanlig feil:
Do not confuse with soberly (meaning ‘not drunk’ or ‘seriously’). Somberly often suggests a dark or sad tone.
Betydning
in a serious, solemn way
Ordkombinasjoner
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
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
lightly (In a casual, not-serious way.)
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cheerfully (With a positive, happy tone.)
Temaer
emotions
|communication
Definisjon
in a serious way, without joking
In a serious and solemn manner, showing that something is important, worrying, or sad.
C1
2
Bruksmønster:
[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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
He looked somberly at the photo.
Komoran nézte a fényképet.
Vanlig feil:
Somberly is stronger and darker than simply sadly; it often suggests a heavy mood.
Betydning
in a sad, gloomy way
Ordkombinasjoner
look somberly
|stare somberly
|sit somberly
|watch somberly
|walk somberly
|remember somberly
|reflect somberly
|gaze somberly
|wait somberly
|listen somberly
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
happily (With happiness rather than sadness.)
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brightly (With a lively, optimistic mood.)
Temaer
emotions
Definisjon
in a sad and serious way
In a way that shows sadness, gloom, or a lack of hope and cheerfulness.
C1
3
komoran
B2
Bruksmønster:
[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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
She dressed somberly for the funeral.
A temetésre sötét, visszafogott ruhában öltözött.
Vanlig feil:
This sense is about color/appearance, not alcohol (which relates to sober).
Betydning
in dark or muted colors
Ordkombinasjoner
dress somberly
|be dressed somberly
|somberly dressed
|painted somberly
|decorated somberly
|somberly lit
|colored somberly
|furnished somberly
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
brightly (Using vivid, light, or cheerful colors.)
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colorfully (With many strong, varied colors.)
Temaer
clothing
|appearance
|art_design
Definisjon
using dark colors; not bright
In a way that uses dark, dull, or muted colors, creating a serious or gloomy appearance.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
somberly
IPA
GB/sˈɑmbɚli/
US/sˈɑmbɚli/
Stavelser og trykk
somberly (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (somberly)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: somberly
- Plural: somberlies
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