1. the quality or state of being serious, grave, or melancholy

Examples

• The somberness of the funeral service reflected the family’s deep grief.
• His face showed a somberness that worried his friends.
• The gray sky added to the somberness of the abandoned building.
• She spoke with unusual somberness about the company’s future.
• The somberness in his voice made everyone stop talking.
• The memorial’s somberness reminded visitors of the tragedy.
• Despite the celebration, there was a somberness in her eyes.