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Word of the Day · December 1, 2025
Lugubrious
loo-GOO-bree-uhs · adjective
 

Definition

  1. Mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially in an exaggerated way.
  2. Sorrowful in tone or appearance.
 

Pronunciation

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Origin & Etymology

From Latin lugere “to mourn.”
 

Nuance

Often implies theatrical or heavy-handed gloom.
 

Usage

“He affected a lugubrious tone to dramatize the loss.”
 

Fun Fact

Used by writers like Poe to color a scene’s mood.
 

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