sombre

/ˈsɒmbə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsɑːmbər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsäm-bər How to pronounce somber (audio)/ (ame, mw)

sombre — 形容詞

  • sombrepositive
  • sombrercomparative
  • sombrestsuperlative

1. serious and slightly sad in a way that makes the mood feel heavy

1.形容詞C1
釋義

陰鬱的

氣氛或神情沉重憂鬱

serious and slightly sad in a way that makes the mood feel heavy

例句

After the funeral, Mei spoke in a sombre voice all evening.

葬禮後，Mei 整個晚上都用陰鬱的聲音說話。

sombre voice after a sad event

Leo grew sombre when the doctor explained the test results.

醫生解釋檢查結果時，Leo 的神情變得很沉重。

linking verb: grow sombre

同義詞
  • gloomy

    stronger and more openly depressing

  • solemn

    more formal and often connected with ceremonies or duty

  • grave

    stresses seriousness more than sadness

反義詞
  • cheerful

    shows a light and happy mood

  • lively

    suggests energy and visible activity

文法句型

sombre mood

grow sombre

sombre silence

用法筆記

Often used for voices, expressions, rooms, or whole situations after bad news or a serious event. Distinguish it from adjective/2, which describes dark or plain appearance rather than an emotional tone.

2. dark and plain in colour or style, with little brightness or decoration

2.形容詞C1
釋義

暗沉的

顏色深暗又樸素

dark and plain in colour or style, with little brightness or decoration

例句

Sofia chose a sombre grey coat for the winter concert.

Sofia 為冬季音樂會挑了一件暗沉的灰色外套。

sombre + colour word

The hotel lobby looked sombre with dark wood and low lamps.

那間飯店大廳有深色木頭和低矮燈光，看起來很暗沉。

linking verb: look sombre

同義詞
  • dark

    broader everyday word that does not always suggest restraint

  • muted

    focuses on colour that is soft or not bright

  • plain

    stresses lack of decoration more than darkness

反義詞
  • bright

    full of light or strong colour

  • vivid

    more strongly colourful and striking

文法句型

sombre grey coat

look sombre

sombre fabric

用法筆記

Common with colours, clothes, rooms, and design choices. Distinguish it from adjective/1, which describes an atmosphere or expression that feels emotionally heavy.