somberly
gb/sˈɑmbɚli/ us/sˈɑmbɚli/
C1
Inglês
komolyan, komoran, szomorúan, komor színekben
C1
1
komolyan
A2
Padrão 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
She spoke somberly to the class.
Komolyan beszélt az osztályhoz.
He answered somberly.
Komolyan válaszolt.
Erro comum:
Do not confuse with soberly (meaning ‘not drunk’ or ‘seriously’). Somberly often suggests a dark or sad tone.
Significado
in a serious, solemn way
Colocações
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
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
lightly (In a casual, not-serious way.)
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cheerfully (With a positive, happy tone.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
Definição
in a serious way, without joking
In a serious and solemn manner, showing that something is important, worrying, or sad.
C1
2
Padrão 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
He looked somberly at the photo.
Komoran nézte a fényképet.
Erro comum:
Somberly is stronger and darker than simply sadly; it often suggests a heavy mood.
Significado
in a sad, gloomy way
Colocações
look somberly
|stare somberly
|sit somberly
|watch somberly
|walk somberly
|remember somberly
|reflect somberly
|gaze somberly
|wait somberly
|listen somberly
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
happily (With happiness rather than sadness.)
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brightly (With a lively, optimistic mood.)
Temas
emotions
Definição
in a sad and serious way
In a way that shows sadness, gloom, or a lack of hope and cheerfulness.
C1
3
komoran
B2
Padrão 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
She dressed somberly for the funeral.
A temetésre sötét, visszafogott ruhában öltözött.
Erro comum:
This sense is about color/appearance, not alcohol (which relates to sober).
Significado
in dark or muted colors
Colocações
dress somberly
|be dressed somberly
|somberly dressed
|painted somberly
|decorated somberly
|somberly lit
|colored somberly
|furnished somberly
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
brightly (Using vivid, light, or cheerful colors.)
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colorfully (With many strong, varied colors.)
Temas
clothing
|appearance
|art_design
Definição
using dark colors; not bright
In a way that uses dark, dull, or muted colors, creating a serious or gloomy appearance.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
somberly
AFI
GB/sˈɑmbɚli/
US/sˈɑmbɚli/
Sílabas e tonicidade
somberly (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (somberly)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: somberly
- Plural: somberlies
Expressões
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