Definition of Somberly

1. Adverb. In a somber manner. "`That's sure bad news,' said Dowd, somberly"

Exact synonyms: Sombrely
Partainyms: Somber

Definition of Somberly

1. adv. In a somber manner; sombrously; gloomily; despondingly.

Definition of Somberly

1. Adverb. In a somber manner. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Somberly

1. somber [adv] - See also: somber

Lexicographical Neighbors of Somberly

somatotropin release-inhibiting hormone
somatotropins
somatotropism
somatotype
somatotypes
somatotypology
somatrem
somatroph
somatrophs
somatropin
somber
sombered
somberer
somberest
sombering
somberly (current term)
somberness
sombernesses
sombers
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sombrely
sombreness
sombrer
sombrero
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sombres
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sombring
sombrous

Literary usage of Somberly

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Moon of the Caribbees: And Six Other Plays of the Sea by Eugene O'Neill (1921)
"NAT—[somberly.] He is quiet always—too quiet. He only walks to and fro—watching HIGGINS—Well, I must go. You think it's best to take him to-night? ..."

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