Lugubrious is an adjective, originating from the Latin word for 'to mourn', that describes something as mournful or dismal, often in an exaggerated or affected manner.
Lugubrious, an adjective from Latin meaning 'to mourn', describes something as mournful or dismal, often in an exaggerated way.
| Front | lugubrious \lu-GOO-bree-uhs; -GYOO-\ |
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| Back | adjective Mournful, dismal, especially in an exaggerated or affected manner. [From Latin lugere (to mourn).] "Although the program notes characterize the piece as dark and lugubrious, it's actually rather playful and matter-of-fact, a reflection of Russian acceptance of life's inequalities and perils." - Roy C. Dicks; Russian Reality (dance review); The News & Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina); Jun 16, 2007. |
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