sombrely

/ˈsɑmbərli/
adverb
  1. In a serious, sad, or solemn manner.
    • He nodded sombrely when he heard the news.
    • She spoke sombrely about the challenges ahead.
    • The crowd listened sombrely to the speaker's words.
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