1. dark and dull in color or tone
2. serious, grave, or melancholy in mood or manner

Examples

• The funeral was held in a somber atmosphere.
• She wore a somber black dress to the memorial service.
• The gray, somber sky matched his mood perfectly.
• His somber expression told us the news wasn’t good.
• The painting featured somber tones of brown and gray.
• The judge delivered the verdict in a somber voice.
• The somber music reflected the tragedy of the story.