Definition

Feeling or looking very sad and gloomy, often in a way that seems exaggerated or silly.

Example

The lugubrious music set a somber tone for the film.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen that new movie everyone is talking about?

Yeah, I watched it last night, and it was quite lugubrious in tone.

Really? I thought it looked more like a drama than anything else.

It definitely had its moments, but the overall vibe was pretty gloomy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lugubrious → It is derived from the Latin word "lugubris" (meaning mournful or sorrowful), which comes from "lugere" (meaning to mourn). The word "lugubrious" describes something that is excessively mournful or gloomy.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for mourning, 'lugere', to remember that 'lugubrious' means something that is very sorrowful or gloomy.

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