Definition

The quality or state of being very sad or gloomy.

Example

The lugubriousness of the rainy day made everyone feel down.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed the lugubriousness in some sad movies?

Yeah, it really sets the mood and makes you feel for the characters.

Exactly! Sometimes it feels a bit too heavy, though.

True, but I think that’s what makes them memorable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lugubriousness → It is formed from "lugubris" (from Latin, meaning mournful or sorrowful) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "lugubriousness" refers to the state of being mournful or sorrowful.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for mournful, 'lugubris', to remember that 'lugubriousness' describes a state of deep sadness.

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