sombre

mastery
UK /ˈsɒmbə/ US /ˈsɑmbɚ/adjnounverb

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Which word is closest in meaning to 'sombre' in this sentence?

With tingling nerves, but a fixed purpose, I sat in the dark recess of the hut and waited with sombre patience for the coming of its tenant.