dignified and grave; solemn and thick
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesadjective
dignified; stately; solemn
formalDescribes a person's demeanor, posture, or expression that inspires respect due to seriousness and composure.
She walked into the conference room with a solemn expression.
The style of this painting is dignified and stately.
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The atmosphere at the funeral was extremely somber.
adjective
(of sound) deep and resonant; sonorous
literaryDescribes a voice, musical note, or sound that is low-pitched, powerful, and carries a sense of weight and depth.
Deep, resonant bell tolls came from the distance.
He read the statement in a sonorous voice.
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The bass part of this piece sounds particularly deep and weighty.
adjective
(of color, cloud, atmosphere) heavy; dense; thick
literaryDescribes something like clouds, fog, colors, or an atmosphere that is visually thick, intense, and almost oppressive.
Heavy dark clouds were piling up on the horizon.
The night was dense, making it almost impossible to see the stars.
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The thick fog draped a heavy veil over the city.