Darkening and Somber

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Darkening adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Usage example: a darkening sky that seemed to match our downcast spirits

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Somber and darkening are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Somber" instead an adjective "Darkening".

Nearby Words: dark, darken, darkened

Somber adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Usage example: the somber occasion of a dear friend's funeral

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Darkening and somber are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Darkening" instead an adjective "Somber".

Nearby Words: sombre, somberly

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