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Synonyms for lugubrious

Grammar : Adj
Spell : loo-goo-bree-uhs, -gyoo-
Phonetic Transcription : lʊˈgu bri əs, -ˈgyu-

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Définition of lugubrious

Origin :
  • c.1600, from Latin lugubris "mournful, pertaining to mourning," from lugere "to mourn," from PIE root *leug- "to break; to cause pain" (cf. Greek lygros "mournful, sad," Sanskrit rujati "breaks, torments," Lettish lauzit "to break the heart"). Related: Lugubriously; lugubriousness.
  • adj dismal
  • adj melancholy
Example sentences :
  • Miette, after a woman's fashion, was partial to lugubrious subjects.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola
  • But Aristide felt some doubts on the point; he had suspicions of some lugubrious farce.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola
  • He was too downcast even to sing one of his lugubrious hymns or to whistle.
  • Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • "It's darker in the grave," observed Captain Perez with lugubrious philosophy.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Eri » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • Crane stared at the deceptive bag in the most lugubrious astonishment.
  • Extract from : « The Young Miner » by Horatio Alger, Jr.
  • How long and lugubrious this meal by the bedside of my sick friend appeared to me!
  • Extract from : « Artists' Wives » by Alphonse Daudet
  • There was a lugubrious attempt at a smile as she turned her eyes toward him.
  • Extract from : « The Wrong Woman » by Charles D. Stewart
  • "I see nothing for it but to give up," said one lugubrious member.
  • Extract from : « Mary Louise and Josie O'Gorman » by Emma Speed Sampson
  • “A most lugubrious spot,” said Will, surveying it sadly as he rode forward.
  • Extract from : « Over the Rocky Mountains » by R.M. Ballantyne
  • In all this a predominant and lugubrious impression of keys and bolts.
  • Extract from : « The Spirit of Rome » by Vernon Lee

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