lachrymose — given to weeping or causing tears; mournful
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: given to weeping or causing tears; mournful
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlækrɪmoʊs/
Example Sentences
- The lachrymose soap opera made my grandmother reach for tissues every episode.
- His lachrymose poetry about his ex-girlfriend was getting annoying to his friends.
- The lachrymose novel won several literary awards for its emotional depth.
lachrymose
ADJECTIVE[/ˈlækrɪmoʊs/]
given to weeping or causing tears; mournful
The lachrymose widow couldn't stop weeping during the entire funeral service.
The more verbose his writing, the more morose and lachrymose he becomes.
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Origin
From Latin lachrymosus, derived from lachrima meaning 'tear' or 'weeping,' combined with the suffix -osus meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by.' The word entered English through Latin and Old French influences.
Breakdown
lachrym- (tear, from Latin lachrima) + -ose (full of, characterized by) = lachrymose (full of tears; mournful)
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📝Examples
“The lachrymose soap opera made my grandmother reach for tissues every episode.”
“His lachrymose poetry about his ex-girlfriend was getting annoying to his friends.”
“The lachrymose novel won several literary awards for its emotional depth.”
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