Wednesday, January 13, 2016

dour

dour    [doo r]

adjective.  sullen, gloomy, stern

"Alabama Coach Nick Saban just led his team to win his 5th national championship, and 4th in 7 years.  But he is often seen as too serious and too dour."

"Global markets began the new year on a dour note, after another batch of weak Chinese data frightened investors."

"She gave him a hug, and his normally dour face lit up."

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