Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sombre-mood

Noun
/ˈsɒmbə muːd/
Definition
A state of being serious, dark, or melancholy.
Examples
  • After hearing the news, a sombre mood settled over the gathering.
  • The film’s opening scene created a sombre mood that lasted throughout the story.
Meaning
Sombre mood refers to a prevailing feeling of sadness, seriousness, or a lack of cheerfulness that can affect one’s demeanor or the atmosphere of a place.
Synonyms
  • Melancholy
  • Seriousness
  • Gloom
  • Dismal