lugubrious — looking or sounding sad and dismal
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: looking or sounding sad and dismal
Pronunciation (IPA): /luˈɡuːbriəs/
Example Sentences
- The comedian's lugubrious face made the audience laugh even before he told any jokes.
- Her lugubrious violin performance moved everyone to tears.
- The weather forecast delivered in such a lugubrious manner that even sunshine sounded depressing.
lugubrious
ADJECTIVE[/luˈɡuːbriəs/]
looking or sounding sad and dismal
The old hound looked lugubrious as rain tapped the window all afternoon.
The lugubrious detective stays serious despite dubious clues!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin lugubris meaning 'mournful' or 'relating to mourning,' derived from lugere meaning 'to mourn or grieve.' In ancient Rome, lugubris referred to the black clothing worn at funerals.
Breakdown
lugubr- (from Latin lugere meaning 'to mourn') + -ious (adjective suffix meaning 'characterized by')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The comedian's lugubrious face made the audience laugh even before he told any jokes.”
“Her lugubrious violin performance moved everyone to tears.”
“The weather forecast delivered in such a lugubrious manner that even sunshine sounded depressing.”
“The old mansion had a lugubrious appearance that scared away potential buyers.”
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