1. dark, gloomy, or melancholy in character or mood
Usage: literary; rare

Examples

• The sombrous clouds gathered overhead before the storm.
• His sombrous expression revealed his deep sadness.
• The old mansion had a sombrous atmosphere that made visitors uncomfortable.
• She spoke in sombrous tones about the tragic events.
• The painting depicted a sombrous landscape of bare trees and gray skies.