somberness (n.)

  1. a state of partial or total darkness; he struck a match to dispel the gloom

    [ Syn: gloom , sombreness ]

  2. a feeling of melancholy apprehension

    [ Syn: gloom , gloom , gloominess , gloominess , sombreness , sombreness ]

  3. a manner that is serious and solemn

    [ Syn: graveness , gravity , sobriety , soberness , sombreness ]

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