Difference between Gloom and Somberness

What is the difference between Gloom and Somberness?

Gloom as a noun is darkness, dimness or obscurity while Somberness as a noun is the state or quality of being somber.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: darkness, dimness or obscurity a melancholy, depressing or despondent atmosphere

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To be dark or gloomy. to look or feel sad, sullen or despondent.

Example sentence: I don't want to paint a picture of total gloom and doom.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The state or quality of being somber.

We hope you now know whether to use Gloom or Somberness in your sentence.