Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sombrio

Adjective

/sɒmˈbri.oʊ/

Definition

Sombrio is a Portuguese word that means gloomy or dark in tone or appearance.

Examples

O céu estava sombrio antes da tempestade. (The sky was gloomy before the storm.)
A sala tinha um clima sombrio, fazendo todos se sentirem desconfortáveis. (The room had a gloomy atmosphere, making everyone feel uncomfortable.)

Meaning

The word refers to a quality of being dark, shadowy, or having a somber atmosphere. It can describe both physical spaces that lack light and metaphorical situations that evoke sadness or pessimism.