Surly and Sombre

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Surly adjective - Given to or displaying a resentful silence and often irritability.

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Sombre and surly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sombre" instead an adjective "Surly".

Nearby Words: surliness, surlily

Sombre adjective - Grave or even gloomy in character.

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Surly and sombre are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Surly" instead an adjective "Sombre".

Nearby Words: somber, sombrely

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