Learn a Word Daily — Lugubrious
Your Word of the Day — Lugubrious: definition, nuance, usage & audio.
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Word of the Day · December 1, 2025
Lugubrious
loo-GOO-bree-uhs · adjective
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Definition
- Mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially in an exaggerated way.
- Sorrowful in tone or appearance.
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Origin & Etymology
From Latin lugere “to mourn.”
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Nuance
Often implies theatrical or heavy-handed gloom.
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Usage
“He affected a lugubrious tone to dramatize the loss.”
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Fun Fact
Used by writers like Poe to color a scene’s mood.
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