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Sombreness (Noun)

A manner that is serious and solemn.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The judge's sombreness reflected the gravity of the sentence she was about to impose on the defendant.
His usual joking demeanor was replaced by a sombreness that concerned his friends and family.
The grandeur of the cathedral was offset by a sombreness that commanded reverence from the visitors.
The funeral procession was marked by a sombreness that befitted the occasion, with mourners dressed in dark, somber attire.
The principal's sombreness during the school assembly signaled to the students that the topic he was about to discuss was of great importance.

A state of partial or total darkness; "he struck a match to dispel the gloom".

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The room was steeped in sombreness after the power outage, the only sound the creaking of old wooden floorboards.
The sombreness of the forest was oppressive, weighing heavily on the traveler's chest as he navigated the dense underbrush.
As the sun set, the sombreness of the abandoned house seemed to grow, casting long shadows across the overgrown lawn.
The storm outside created a sombreness that seeped into the coffee shop, where patrons huddled over steaming cups of coffee.
The grand mansion stood in a state of sombreness, its ornate chandeliers dimly lit and casting a mournful glow over the deserted halls.