somberly

Meanings

• adverb

  expressing or suggesting solemnity, seriousness, or gravity

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Variants

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somber , somberly , somberness , sombernesses , sombre

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Etymology

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From Old English sumor 'dark, gloomy' + -ly 'like, resembling'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'somberly' contains the same letters as the word 'bombshell'. Can you find a way to make a connection between the two?

2. Did you know that in some cultures, wearing dark clothing is considered a sign of respect and mourning?

3. The word 'somberly' can also be used to describe a type of beer, known as a 'Somersby's Apple Cider'. Can you guess why?

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Related Concepts

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1. mournfully: Expressing or suggesting deep sadness or grief. 'Mournfully' and 'somberly' share a similar meaning but 'mournfully' emphasizes sadness.

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Quotes

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1. The purple darkness was filled with men who lectured and jabbered. Sometimes he could see them gesticulating against the blue and "somber" sky.

   - Stephen Crane,{it}The Red Badge of Courage{/it},1895

2. Looking out at his audience, a "somber" mass of monks, Gregory gave Mary a new identity that would shape her image for fourteen hundred years.

   - Jonathan Darman,{it}Newsweek{/it},29 May 2006

3. This year marks a "somber" anniversary—it was 150 years ago that humans wiped out the last survivors of this species. A relative of the razorbills and puffins, and about the size of a small goose, the great auk was black-bodied with a white underbelly, and walked erect, like a penguin.

   - Bill Montevecchi,{it}Natural History{/it},August 1994

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Culture

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In literature, 'somberly' is often used to describe the mood or atmosphere of a scene or character. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven', the narrator describes his room as 'dark and soulless' and himself as 'somberly clad'. In music, somberly can be used to describe a slow, serious piece.

How to Memorize "somberly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a dark, gloomy scene. Imagine a room with dim lighting and heavy, draped curtains. Picture yourself dressed in dark clothes, moving slowly and solemnly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'somberly' with darkness, seriousness, and gravity. Think of it as the opposite of 'cheerfully' or 'joyfully'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sad and Slow' to remember the meaning of 'somberly'. 'Sad' represents the solemnity and seriousness, while 'Slow' represents the slow, deliberate movement often associated with the word.

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