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SOMBERLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does somberly mean?
• SOMBERLY (adverb)
The adverb SOMBERLY has 1 sense:
Familiarity information: SOMBERLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a somber manner
Synonyms:
somberly; sombrely
Context example:
'That's sure bad news,' said Dowd, somberly
Pertainym:
somber (grave or even gloomy in character)
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