somber
/ˈsɑmbər/
adjective
- Dark, gloomy, or dull in color or light.
- The room was painted in somber shades of gray and brown.
- She wore a somber black dress to the memorial service.
- A somber sky threatened rain all afternoon.
- Serious, sad, or solemn in mood or character.
- The ceremony was a somber occasion, with many people in tears.
- His somber expression told me something was wrong.
- The news of the accident put everyone in a somber mood.