somberly
gb/sˈɑmbɚli/ us/sˈɑmbɚli/
C1
Engleză
komolyan, komoran, szomorúan, komor színekben
C1
1
komolyan
A2
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
She spoke somberly to the class.
Komolyan beszélt az osztályhoz.
He answered somberly.
Komolyan válaszolt.
Greșeală frecventă:
Do not confuse with soberly (meaning ‘not drunk’ or ‘seriously’). Somberly often suggests a dark or sad tone.
Sens
in a serious, solemn way
Colocații
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
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
lightly (In a casual, not-serious way.)
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cheerfully (With a positive, happy tone.)
Teme
emotions
|communication
Definiție
in a serious way, without joking
In a serious and solemn manner, showing that something is important, worrying, or sad.
C1
2
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He looked somberly at the photo.
Komoran nézte a fényképet.
Greșeală frecventă:
Somberly is stronger and darker than simply sadly; it often suggests a heavy mood.
Sens
in a sad, gloomy way
Colocații
look somberly
|stare somberly
|sit somberly
|watch somberly
|walk somberly
|remember somberly
|reflect somberly
|gaze somberly
|wait somberly
|listen somberly
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
happily (With happiness rather than sadness.)
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brightly (With a lively, optimistic mood.)
Teme
emotions
Definiție
in a sad and serious way
In a way that shows sadness, gloom, or a lack of hope and cheerfulness.
C1
3
komoran
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
She dressed somberly for the funeral.
A temetésre sötét, visszafogott ruhában öltözött.
Greșeală frecventă:
This sense is about color/appearance, not alcohol (which relates to sober).
Sens
in dark or muted colors
Colocații
dress somberly
|be dressed somberly
|somberly dressed
|painted somberly
|decorated somberly
|somberly lit
|colored somberly
|furnished somberly
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
brightly (Using vivid, light, or cheerful colors.)
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colorfully (With many strong, varied colors.)
Teme
clothing
|appearance
|art_design
Definiție
using dark colors; not bright
In a way that uses dark, dull, or muted colors, creating a serious or gloomy appearance.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
somberly
IPA
GB/sˈɑmbɚli/
US/sˈɑmbɚli/
Silabe și accent
somberly (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (somberly)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: somberly
- Plural: somberlies
Expresii
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