somberness
(noun)
noun
1. a state of partial or total darkness
Similar word(s): gloom
Definition categories: state, semidarkness
2. a feeling of melancholy apprehension
Similar word(s): gloom, gloominess
Definition categories: feeling, apprehension, apprehensiveness, dread, melancholy
3. a manner that is serious and solemn
Similar word(s): graveness, gravity, soberness, sobriety
Definition categories: attribute, earnestness, seriousness, sincerity