Definition

This word describes someone or something that is tearful or likely to cause tears. It can refer to a sad situation or a person who is easily brought to tears.

Example

The movie was so lachrymose that many people in the audience were crying.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you watch that new movie everyone is talking about?

Yeah, I saw it last night, and it was so lachrymose!

I heard it really pulls at your heartstrings.

Definitely, I cried a few times during the film.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lachrymose → It is formed from "lachryma" (from Latin, meaning tear) and the suffix "-ose" (meaning full of or characterized by). The word "lachrymose" describes someone or something that is full of tears or inclined to weep.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tears' ('lachryma') and remember that 'lachrymose' means full of tears or inclined to weep.

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