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somber
adjective
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Definition of somber:

somber (adjective):
lacking brightness or color; dull.
so shaded as to be dark and gloomy

Synonyms for somber:

blackdimmedobscuredsombreobscurecolorlessdullsoberunlitgloomy
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Antonyms for somber:

excitingmirthfulexquisiteupliftingsummerygratifiedendearingapproachabletranquilfulfilling
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