sombreness

/sɒmˈbreɪnəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A state or atmosphere of gloominess or sadness

“The sombreness of the abandoned mansion hung in the air.”

2. noun

A quality of being or becoming dark and gloomy, especially in a literary or poetic sense

“The writer’s use of sombreness added depth to the novel’s narrative.”

Synonyms

  • gloominess
  • melancholy

Antonyms

  • brightness
  • cheerfulness