SOMBROUS

Etymology

Adjective

sombrous (comparative more sombrous, superlative most sombrous)

Gloomy; sombre.

Source: Wiktionary


Som"brous, a. Etym: [Cf. Sp. sombroso.]

Definition: Gloomy; somber. "Tall and sombrous pines." Longfellow.

– Som"brous*ly, adv.

– Som"brous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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