sombrous

adjective

som·​brous ˈsäm-brəs How to pronounce sombrous (audio)
archaic
: somber

Word History

Etymology

French sombre

First Known Use

1730, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sombrous was in 1730

Dictionary Entries Near sombrous

Cite this Entry

“Sombrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sombrous. Accessed 11 Nov. 2024.

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